Adult Tourniquet for Use in School-Age Emergencies

• 2019

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• H. Theodore Harcke; Luke Lawrence; Emily Gripp; Heidi Kecskemethy; Richard Kruse; Stephen Murphy
PMID: 31064797DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-3447

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This article explains how adult Combat Application Tourniquets (CAT) can be used effectively on children aged 6 to 16 years. It describes a study that tested the tourniquet's ability to control arterial blood flow in emergencies involving school-age children. The results showed that the adult CAT worked well for this age group, making it a useful tool in emergency situations at schools. Links are provided for further resources and video content related to the topic.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Physicians; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Cohort Studies; Emergency Medical Services; Equipment Design; Hemorrhage; Prospective Studies; Regional Blood Flow; School Health Services; Tourniquets; Adolescent; Emergencies

Institutions: Nemours Children's Health

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