<unk>  being applied in simulated combat. Military devices are designed for rugged environments. Possible risks of complications—morbidity—related to<unk>  use include * amputation or stump shortening * palsy * myonecrosis * pain * clot * fasciotomy * acute renal failure * rigor * abscess * blisters * abrasions * contusions * and pinching.<unk>  care services implementing routine<unk>  use, especially in the civilian setting, should exercise caution and ensure that training is adequate for optimal results. However, given proper precautions, the occurrence of complications due to<unk>  use is quite rare. Designed<unk>  devices are routinely tightened over healthy limbs during training with no ill effects, and recent evidence from combat hospitals in Iraq suggests that morbidity rates are low when users adhere to standard best practices. Since no better alternatives exist for users to self-apply with only basic training, the benefit of<unk>  use far outweighs the risks. Safe<unk>  practice involves: 1. Careful placement of<unk>  proximal to all sites of hemorrhage. 2. Limiting<unk>  time to less than two hours, if possible. 3. Minimizing excessive applied pressure beyond the point of complete blood flow cessation.
Emergency tourniquet
Hair tourniquet
Non-pneumatic anti-shock garment
Fasciotomy
External fixation
Tourniquet
Cohesive bandage
Orthopedic cast