Description

Tourniquets are medical devices used to constrict blood flow to a limb or extremity in order to control bleeding during emergencies. They are applied tightly around an injured area to prevent blood loss until further medical assistance can be provided.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'torniquete' is the standard term used in clinical settings, while colloquial terms may vary. It is important to avoid confusion with similar-sounding terms like 'tornillo' (screw) and ensure the context is clearly understood to maintain the appropriate medical register.

Example Sentences

EN: The paramedic applied a tourniquet to stop the severe bleeding from the patient's arm.

ES: El paramédico aplicó un torniquete para detener la hemorragia severa del brazo del paciente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'torniquete' with 'tornillo'; misusing 'torniquete' in contexts unrelated to bleeding control; misunderstanding the urgency associated with tourniquet application.