O torniquete é um dispositivo utilizado no controle de hemorragias exsanguinantes que tem demonstrado sua eficácia na prática pré-hospitalar. Desse modo, sua correta aplicabilidade é segura, eficaz e contribui para o manejo do paciente grave.
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