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Non-inflatable strap tourniquets designed to circumferentially constrict/compress an extremity for a limited period of time to control venous and arterial bleeding (i.e., hemorrhage) in emergency situations. These tourniquets usually consist of a plain (e.g., rubber, fabric) elastic band that may include some means for easy and quick fixing around the affected limb of the injured person. Emergency strap non-inflatable tourniquets are used mainly in the field by paramedics, firemen, and/or other trained personnel during emergency situations including traumatic accidents, natural disasters, riots, and war. Dedicated emergency tourniquets intended for self-application, typically using only one hand, are also available.
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