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Veterinary Technician

Category - Critical Care

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Under what circumstances would the use of a tourniquet be appropriate for stemming acute blood loss?
  1. Under any circumstance where applying pressure proves inadequate
  2. When the bleeding has saturated through gauze squares
  3. When the pet has lost consciousness
  4. When the distal limb is no longer salvageable
Explanation
Answer: D - When the distal limb is no longer salvageable, the use of a tourniquet would be appropriate for stemming acute blood loss. If applied to a limb that is still viable, the complete cessation of blood flow caused by the tourniquet would cause the remaining healthy tissue to die, thus rendering that limb useless.
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