Tourniquet

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical device
gptkbp:appliesTo limb
gptkbp:canBe orthopedic surgery
trauma care
mechanical
pneumatic
elastic
venipuncture
intravenous access
blood draws
gptkbp:cause tissue damage if misused
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tourniquet
gptkbp:inventedBy 18th century
gptkbp:material gptkb:clothing
gptkb:nylon
rubber
gptkbp:prevention blood flow
gptkbp:regulates FDA (in the US)
gptkbp:relatedTo first aid
hemostasis
gptkbp:should_not_be_applied_for prolonged periods
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:military
surgery
emergency medicine
paramedics
gptkbp:usedFor control of bleeding
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Marty_Friedman
gptkb:Headswim
gptkb:Antichrist_Superstar
gptkb:Marilyn_Manson_(band)
gptkb:Zach_Bryan_(album)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6