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Originally Posted by vash
wait a second....how to apply a tourniquet to stop bleeding? no way...didnt we do away with tourniquets in the 80's. we now "apply pressure". even with a missing limb you apply pressure to the nub...right? moses?
that list is cake.
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It takes a few hours for any flesh to start dying, so in an emergency situation, they are a real life saver. Soldiers in the Army usually get them issued when they deploy. And in the case of a severed limb, they are definitely used.
I will say one thing though, in the combat life saver course we got to experience a tourniquet just for training purposes and to build a little bit of experience... When those things are cranked down properly, they effing HURT. However, the pain is better than death due to loss of blood.
imo, things a man should know how to do:
be able to fix at least basic things on his car/truck
treat a lady properly
tie a tie (double windsor knot, not single)
fight (at least basic protecting yourself skills)
debate his views/opinions like an adult
shoot a firearm
basic computer skills
basic first aid, including giving an IV, treating shock, heavy bleeding, and broken limbs