What should Camilla and Jake do next after applying the tourniquet on Max?

Keeping the tourniquet on and monitoring until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrive is the correct course of action. A tourniquet is designed to control severe bleeding by restricting blood flow to an injured limb. Once applied, it is crucial to maintain the tourniquet in place as it effectively prevents further blood loss, which can be life-threatening. Removing the tourniquet to check for bleeding can quickly reverse the benefits gained by its application and could lead to additional complications or even death due to excessive blood loss.

Monitoring the individual while waiting for EMS ensures that you can observe any changes in vital signs or alertness, which are important indicators of the person’s condition. Meanwhile, EMS personnel are trained to assess and manage such injuries further and can provide appropriate medical care, including the potential need for surgical intervention.

Transporting Max to the hospital themselves might pose a risk if further bleeding occurs during transit, and additional pressure on the wound could also compromise the effectiveness of the tourniquet, which is already serving its purpose to control significant bleeding. Thus, maintaining the tourniquet while waiting for professional help is the safest and most effective action.