Patrick Weinrauch

Articles by Patrick Weinrauch


Optimising Tourniquet De-escalation Protocols and Techniques for Non-Medical Defence Providers

ABSTRACT Compared with advanced healthcare providers (HCP), organisational protocols for tourniquet de-escalation by non-medical (NM) defence personnel require greater emphasis on simplicity, procedural efficiency, minimised decision-making and redundancy. This article describes how the 2026 TCCC tourniquet de-escalation guidelines may be further developed to incorporate design features specific to the requirements of NM defence providers. DISCUSSION… Read more »

By Patrick Weinrauch , Aldon Chad Delport and Adam Cantrick In   Issue Optimising Tourniquet De-escalation Protocols and Techniques for Non-Medical Defence Providers Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2026-28931793/JMVH

Combat Tourniquets and the Prevention of Iatrogenic Limb Ischaemia in Modern Warfare

Abstract Health support for anticipated Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations necessitates the capability to deliver prolonged austere field care in response to the constraints of contested mobility, extended evacuation distances, resource limitations and tactical requirements. Combat tourniquet application in the context of Prolonged Casualty Care (PCC) represents an emerging challenge at all levels of healthcare… Read more »

By Patrick Weinrauch , Andrew Higgs and Anthony Holley In   Issue Combat Tourniquets and the Prevention of Iatrogenic Limb Ischaemia in Modern Warfare Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2026-35242736/JMVH