“Drain blood from the finger and apply a tourniquet using a rubber band at the base of the affected digit.”

“The doctor uses a hand or a tourniquet to temporarily block off the blood flow in the veins.”

“Many surgeons use a tourniquet around the thigh, which reduces blood flow around the knee.”

“In the past, physicians attempted to relieve the symptoms of congestive heart failure by using rotating tourniquets and diuretics.”

“For example, at St Francis Medical Center, safe use of tourniquets is included in the orthopedic orientation.”

“Pneumatic tourniquets consist of an inflatable cuff, pressure source, pressure regulator, connective tubing, and pressure display.”