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In reply to the discussion: British photographer, 60, shot by police at LA protests [View all]Akakoji
(363 posts)31. SOP in combat and situations just like this.
A tourniquet is applied to stop bleeding when you really have no idea of the victim’s circumstances, health history, and extent of injury. I’d say it has to come off within 60 minutes, although no really serious repercussions like permanent nerve damage, necrosis manifest until 2 hours.
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I was in LA during the '92 riots....these minor skirmishes are not the same thing! n/t
AntiFascist
Jun 8
#10
Said Stern: "I wouldn't be surprised if they start firing live rounds over people's heads next."
chia
Jun 8
#19
That one word was changed. As you'll see if you look at the link, which was not changed, they used
highplainsdem
Jun 9
#41