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Biography
Patrick Weinrauch
Major

Dr Patrick Weinrauch is an Orthopaedic Surgeon serving with the Australian Army.

Australian Army Artillery
Fundamental Tourniquet De-Escalation: A Comprehensive Guide
This article outlines the training elements required to achieve all corps clinical competency in Fundamental Level tourniquet de-escalation.
< 15 mins
The Tourniquet Conversion-Replacement Drill: An All Corps Guide to Fundamental Torniquet De-Escalation
Tourniquet conversion and replacement are essential skills for every soldier. This article describes fundamental tourniquet de-escalation skills suitable for conduct within a field environment.
< 15 mins
A soldier shooting from a trench.
A Tourniquet De-Escalation Framework for the Australian Defence Force
This article presents the rationale and structure of an enhanced tourniquet de-escalation program to address the requirements of future ADF combat operations.
< 30 mins
Medical staff tend to a simulated casualty at the Australian Army Role 2E Hospital.
The Reperfusion Toolbox: How to Resuscitate a Casualty in Preparation for Tourniquet Removal after an Extended Duration of Application
This article describes a sequence of initial resuscitation strategies designed to improve the safety of tourniquet removal where greater than 2 hours of warm ischaemia time has elapsed after application.
< 15 mins
Soldiers and vehicles traversing mountainous terrain.
Limited Tourniquet Conversion in Prolonged Field Care
This article describes the conceptual framework and conduct of limited tourniquet conversion in the management of catastrophic limb haemorrhage where extended duration tourniquet application time is necessary in prolonged field care.
< 15 mins
Australian Army soldiers provide security during an aeromedical evacuation as a part of an exercise.
Tourniquet Conversion in an Austere Environment
This article provides technical guidance on when is it appropriate to perform tourniquet conversion, and under what conditions.
< 15 mins
Limb Exclusion Hypothermia Wrap using a Hypothermia Casualty Management Kit.
The Limb Exclusion Hypothermia Wrap
This article presents a modified technique of hypothermia management for use when an arterial tourniquet has been applied in tactical combat casualty care for the management of catastrophic limb haemorrhage.
< 15 mins
An Australian medical team assists in the aero medical evacuation.
The Tourniquet Traffic Light
This article presents a 'Tourniquet Traffic Light' to help people on the field better understand the consequences of tourniquet use depending on the time between application and surgical intervention.
< 15 mins