In which angle should a tourniquet be placed in a hasty application?

When applying a tourniquet in a hasty situation, the common practice is to place it 2-3 inches above the wound. This is important because placing the tourniquet higher up on the limb, rather than directly on a wound, helps to effectively occlude the arterial blood flow to the injured area while minimizing damage to the surrounding tissues. By positioning the tourniquet above the wound, it allows for a greater likelihood that the tourniquet can effectively control the hemorrhage, especially in cases where the exact location of bleeding may not be immediately clear.

Furthermore, placing the tourniquet too close to the wound can increase the risk of potential complications, such as inadvertently trapping the wound site in the tourniquet and causing further injury. Therefore, the indicated placement of 2-3 inches above the wound helps balance effectiveness in stopping bleeding with a reduced risk of additional tissue damage.