I'm a trained combat medic; going to add some things and debunk some bad ones:
1) ON TOURNIQUETS: if you don't have a tourniquet (TQ), use a scarf like mentioned or something similar; belts can be ineffective and cut into the skin. when placing a TQ, go 2-3 inches above the wound or "high and tight" if you're being quick about it, meaning even if it's a bleed in the calf, slap that TQ high on the thigh and move them to a safer location for a more direct one. If applying a new TQ, DO NOT remove the old one, but also DO NOT keep it tight. This can lead to a very dangerous buildup of toxins in trapped blood between the TQ's. Instead, sloooooowly undo old TQ, watch for renewed bleeding. if none, loosen and bring above new TQ; if they resume bleeding you can tighten it quick.Do not apply a TQ on a joint; go directly above it. Mark times of TQ's on patients(PT) body.
2) ON BULLET WOUNDS: do not, and I repeat, do NOT shove your finger in a bullet wound. You're just creating more trauma. if wound is on extremities/groin/armpits, grab gauze, cloth, etc and start stuffing the wound. it's going to hurt, and that also creates some more trauma, but it actually helps absorb and clot blood instead of a random thumb. even when wound is packed, if there's more blood coming, keep packing the wound. have someone apply HARD pressure to area when packing is complete, for upwards of three minutes to promote clotting. tie it down if you can with different cloth/gauze
If treating a CHEST/ABDOMINAL/BACK/HEAD GSW WITHOUT FACIAL TRAUMA (face isn't blown out), lightly cover with gauze if supercial bleeding. too much pressure in any of these areas is bad. specifically if a CHEST/BACK GSW, do as above stated; nonbreathable material like plastic film/various food packaging can be used to create a seal. upon finding GSW, immediately cover with hand, using other or helper to get material ready. make sure it has at least two inches on each side, and tape to keep in place. wait for PT to exhale before putting in place. check for exit wounds as mentioned
3) GENERAL INFO: keep PT's talking, check for pulses and if able make mental notes of trends (their level of consciousness, strength of pulse, etc).
outside of GSW's, if blood seeps and oozes, generally WRAP tight with gauze; blood bright read and pulsing out, pack like GSW and get them to a hospital quick
if head/blast injuries are involved and there is blood coming from nose or ears, dab with white/light colored cloth. if there is a red ring around a lighter colored spot, that is cerebal spinal fluid; get them to a hospital.
some of this may be above alot of your heads, but I taught the most basic stuff. people smarter than me feel free to add or correct if I'm putting out incorrect/obsolete information. keep your heads on a swivel everyone, and keep each other safe.




































