In my paramedic class a couple years ago we were taught that if the circumstance permits you should go straight to a tourny to stop immediately life threatening bleeding. We were told new studies showed that as long as the tourney wasnt on longer than 2 hours it didnt cause any damage to the limb. Its hard to tell if a tourney use means more amputations because of the nature of the injury might warrant amputation with or without a tourney.
As far as good samaritan laws in ohio it only covers non trained personel. So as a paramedic im not covered.
Last edited by rsgard; 12-23-10 at 06:02.
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