A. Tying tails in a half-knot
B. Tying a square knot over the windlass.
C. Twisting the windlass to tighten the tourniquet band.
D. Securing the rigid object with additional material.
Figure 5-12. Applying an improvised tourniquet. (Left column shows severe bleeding
from wound less than two inches below the knee; right column shows a
complete amputation.)
IS0877
5-27
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