Improvised<unk>  on an accidentally severed finger<unk> s are cuff-like devices designed to stop severe traumatic bleeding before or during transport to a care facility. They are wrapped around the limb, proximal to the site of trauma, and tightened until all blood vessels underneath are occluded. The design and construction of<unk> s allows quick application by first aid responders or the injured persons themselves. Correct use of<unk>  devices has been shown to save lives under austere conditions with comparatively low risk of injury. In field trials, prompt application of<unk> s before the patient goes into shock are associated with higher survival rates than any other scenario where<unk> s were used later or not at all.
Emergency tourniquet
Hair tourniquet
Non-pneumatic anti-shock garment
Fasciotomy
External fixation
Tourniquet
Cohesive bandage
Orthopedic cast