This NHL Goalie Survived Having His Throat Cut? Could You?

Having your throat cut is survivable as long as you don’t exsanguinate (bleed out) completely.

Check out Clint Malarchuk. Clint was an NHL goalie who had his throat cut by another players skate.

OUCH!

A Veteran and former Army Medic rushed to Clint’s side. That medic jammed his fingers into the wound, subsequently pinching off the carotid artery and/or the jugular vein to slow the bleeding.

This life saving act allowed the LUCKY goalie to be rushed to higher medical care and receive emergency surgery.

You can see a video clip of the game here: Warning, It’s Bloody!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR-wA4SmbO4

Here's a video with more explanation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23ytPmz7LbQ

So yes, it is possible to survive having your throat cut.

Just ask Clint!

I hope this helps!

J

P.S. What would you do in this situation?  Do you have items on your person, right now, that could help a friend or family member if they were severely cut?

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