Tourniquet Time — how Long?
- 1 October 1980
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The Hand
- Vol. 12 (3), 231-234
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0072-968x(80)80044-1
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.Keywords
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