Martial arts technique for control of severe external bleeding
Abstract
Haemorrhage control is a critical component of preventing traumatic death. Other than the battlefield, haemostatic devices, such as tourniquets or bandages, may not be available, allowing for significant avoidable blood loss. We hypothesised that compression of vascular pressure points using a position adapted from the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu could be adapted to decrease blood flow velocity in major extremity arteries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jan 05, 2019
- Source ID
- 10.1136/emermed-2018-207966
Entities
People
- Cierra Harrison
- Eric Da Silva
- John P Slevin
- Nathan J White
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research