When is a hemostatic bandage recommended?

• A. Use on parts of the body where tourniquet cannot be applied or if tourniquet fails
• B. Always replace with a tourniquet first
• C. Only for minor bleeding
• D. Used after applying ointment

Answer: (A)

Hemostatic bandages are used when you can't apply a tourniquet or when a tourniquet has not controlled the bleeding. They contain agents that help blood clot faster, making them useful for severe bleeding in areas where a tourniquet isn’t feasible or has failed to work. In practice, you’d use a hemostatic bandage after attempting direct pressure and in situations where a tourniquet can’t be placed on the wound or isn’t effective, to help stop the hemorrhage.

This isn’t for minor bleeding, it’s not a default replacement for a tourniquet, and it isn’t specifically tied to applying ointment beforehand.