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Petit-type tourniquet, Europe, 1780-1805
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Petit-type tourniquet, Europe, 1780-1805
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The tourniquet is used to apply pressure to stop heavy bleeding, especially during amputations. John-Louis Petit (1674-1760), a Parisian surgeon, was the first of many to introduce improvements to the tourniquet. In 1718, Petit attached a circular bandage to a screw and a leather pad in order to apply pressure to a specific point. This Petit-type tourniquet became the most commonly used tourniquet throughout the 1800s, possibly due to its simple but effective design. This tourniquet was said to be used by Dr Leonard Gillespie (1758-1842), the surgeon assigned to the warship HMS Victory in 1805. HMS Victory was commanded by Horatio Nelson (1785-1805), one of Britain’s most famous naval heroes.

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Place made: Europe

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Keywords: Tourniquets; Amputation; tourniquet
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A647947
  • Photo number: L0058756
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