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Methods of Arresting Bleeding with various tourniquets
Methods of Arresting Bleeding with various tourniquets, clamps, manual pressure, forceps, knotted handkerchiefs and bandages. Date: circa 1880s
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Media ID 18072793
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Arresting Bandages Bleeding Blood Clamps Flow Forceps Handkerchiefs Intervention Knotted Loss Manual Methods Pressure Preventing Stop Stopping Strap Strapped Strapping Straps Treatment Wrapping
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This photograph from the 1880s showcases various methods used during that era to arrest bleeding and prevent excessive blood loss. The image displays a range of techniques and tools, including tourniquets, clamps, manual pressure, forceps, knotted handkerchiefs, and bandages. Tourniquets, represented by the straps and straps with clamps, were employed to stop the flow of blood by applying pressure above the wound and occluding the blood vessels. The use of tourniquets was a common intervention in medical emergencies, especially during surgeries and traumatic injuries. Manual pressure, as demonstrated by the hand on the arm, was another simple yet effective method to control bleeding. This technique involved applying steady pressure on the wound with the hands to restrict blood flow. Forceps, shown in the image, were used to compress and apply pressure on wounds, especially in cases where direct manual pressure was not possible or effective. Knotted handkerchiefs and bandages were also essential in stopping the bleeding by applying pressure and creating a seal around the wound. The photograph serves as a fascinating glimpse into the medical interventions of the past, illustrating the resourcefulness and ingenuity of medical practitioners during the 1800s. These methods, though rudimentary compared to modern medical techniques, were crucial in saving lives and minimizing the impact of injuries during that time.
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