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Tourniquet time--how long?

L Klenerman
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Abstract

Tourniquet pressure rather than prolonged ischaemia is the main factor responsible for nerve palsies. It is essential to check the accuracy of the gauge of a pneumatic tourniquet against a mercury manometer regularly, as the commonest cause of a tourniquet paralysis is a faulty gauge. With regard to ischaemia three hours should be regarded as the upper limit of safety.

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L Klenerman. 1980. Tourniquet time--how long?. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0072-968x(80)80044-1

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