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.

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.

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.