How to open tourniquet and properly position in relation to injury
Put injured extremity through the loop, strap facing out towards chest
Tightening and securing the tightening rod
Tighten as tight and high as possible
Twist tightening rod and secure with triangle link
Checking for absence of a pulse and performing a blood sweep
Check pulse below extremity to ensure blood flow is occluded.
Documenting tourniquet application time
Mark time on the TQ strap