Learn How To Use A Tourniquet And Save A Life

Monday's bombings in Boston was meant to hurt and mangle it's victims. Due to the nature of the Boston Marathon we tend to see a lot of EMS and rescue workers in attendance naturally. But what if this happen somewhere there wasn't a natural risk of injury?

Unfortunately the world has changed right in front of our eyes, and knowledge can save lives. Its a miracle only three people died from Monday's blast. That's because so many people knew first aid and how to make a tourniquet. When ever the body sustains a massive injury the risk of bleeding to death comes in to play. And a tourniquet can be use to stop the bleeding. We hope you're never in the situation to have to use one, but everyone should know how.

Here is a simple how to video from Expert Village: