u/Mcslap13

I read an interesting article talking about how tourniquet use in Ukraine has changed compared to wars in Iraq and similar looked like. Those in Iraq could typically be taken back via helicopter to a clean medical facility where doctors knew how to and when to remove a tourniquet. While in Ukraine they are having to teach how and when to remove them, themselves. Most people are always told to never remove them on your own.

For those of you who have gear for "shtf" be it civil war, global collapse or whatever else. I'm always curious what the plan is if you have to use a tourniquet. Applying them is simple enough but if we're looking at a total societal collapse, then do you assume hospitals are open and people available to remove it and not end up with blood poisoning or bleeding out. I have no qualms with having tourniquets in and on your kit. If an accident happens today it's a life saver. But I wonder if watching that Ukraine does in this regard could be beneficial for everyone who's prepping for "shtf".

I'm curious on others thoughs as I again have no issue with having lots of tourniquets. But what's the plan if you can't get to a hospital in an actual shtf scenario.

edit: not asking specifically what to do if "I" have to remove one, but thought the discussion could be interesting given a lot of us look at preparedness and I feel this part is somewhat overlooked. as medical seems to be often.