Prehospital and disaster medicine
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Prehosp Disaster Med · Oct 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialTourniquet Training Program Assessed by a New Performance Score.
IntroductionApplication of a tourniquet is the cornerstone in management of combat-related extremity hemorrhages. Continuous and appropriate training is required to use tourniquets correctly. HypothesisThe aim of this study was to analyze the impact of a refresher training session, conducted directly in the theater of military operations, on the performance of tourniquet use.