Friedrich von Esmarch

Friedrich von Esmarch was a German surgeon and military doctor in the 19th century who made significant contributions to emergency medicine. He is best known for developing effective methods to control severe bleeding, including the use of tourniquets and bandages. Esmarch also designed the Esmarch bandage, a triangular cloth used to quickly apply pressure to wounds and stabilize fractures. His work improved battlefield injury care and influenced modern trauma management, emphasizing the importance of prompt hemorrhage control to save lives.