A tourniquet comprising: i) a strap for encircling a limb and ii) a tightening rod for tightening the strap around the limb, wherein the tightening rod includes a first writing tool. The tightening rod is cylindrical in shape and the first writing tool is disposed internally to the tightening rod and held in place by means of screw threading. Additionally, the tightening rod may further include a second writing tool. The second writing tool is inserted in a second end of the tightening rod opposite the first end and held in place by means of screw threading.
