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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXI | Pages 5 - 5
1 May 2012
D.M. T G. V P.J. P
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Introduction

Haemorrhage is the main cause of preventable death on the modern battlefield. As Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) in Afghanistan become increasingly powerful, more proximal limb injuries are occurring. Significant concerns now exist about the ability of the windlass Combat Application Tourniquet to control distal haemorrhage following mid-thigh application.

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To evaluate the efficacy of the CAT windlass tourniquet in comparison to the newer pneumatic Emergency Military Tourniquet (EMT).