The initial action in this phase should be to ensure that there are no untreated sources of massive bleeding and reassess all previously applied tourniquets and dressings with pressure bandages to ensure bleeding is still being controlled.
Prevent external rotation of the lower extremities by tying the casualty’s knees and/or feet together.
Place a replacement tourniquet directly on the skin, 2-3 inches above the wound.
What are contraindications to converting a tourniquet to wound packing and a pressure bandage?
Answer: Shock, Inability to closely monitor for rebleeding, or Amputation