The Emergency Tourniquet Handbook is a concise 28-page eBook covering what you need to know about applying a tourniquet to control severe, life-threatening bleeding. Written for first aiders, workplace responders, and anyone building a serious first aid kit, it focuses on practical technique rather than theory.
What the eBook covers:
- An overview of what a tourniquet is and when it should be used to stop mass haemorrhage.
- Common myths around tourniquet use, debunked so you can act with confidence.
- Guidelines on who should be applying tourniquets in emergency scenarios.
- A clear, step-by-step guide to correct application, with illustrations showing proper tightening technique.
- Key factors to consider when buying a tourniquet for your first aid kit, including why only medically approved devices should be trusted.
Who it suits:
- Workplace first aid officers and HSRs.
- Outdoor, remote, and tactical first responders.
- Parents and home users building a serious trauma kit.
- Clinicians and trainers wanting a plain-English reference to share.
As an Australian medical and first aid supplier, we want our customers to have lifesaving knowledge on hand, not buried in a textbook. Download the handbook, read it in under an hour, and keep it with your kit for quick reference.