Esmarch Bandages and Tourniquets

An esmarch bandage or esmarch tourniquet is traditionally a soft, rubber bandage that can be used in emergencies to expel excess blood from a limb that has had its blood supply cut off through the use of a tourniquet. The limb is usually elevated and the esmarch is used when blood pooling in the limb could complicate the surgery. A bloodless area is usually required to apply general anesthetic and for regional nerve block. The technique was actually developed on the battlefield and has since been used in all levels of medicine when necessary – usually following an emergency when serious injury has occurred.

A Simple Selection of Esmarch and Tourniquets

Esmarch bandages and tourniquets are traditionally fairly simple, durable products. As a result, we don’t offer an extensive selection of products because we feel the selection we offer is the best of the best and can do the job reliably. If you have any questions about esmarch bandages or tourniquets please give us a call and we’ll be happy to assist you.