BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020 Background Tourniquets used for peripheral venous vascular access such as blood sampling are regularly contaminated in clinical routine. Although most contaminations are harmless, some pose a possible risk for infection.
Marcus Grohmann +5 more
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Reusable tourniquets for blood sampling as a source of multi-resistant organisms– a systematic review [PDF]
Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 IntroductionThe use of reusable tourniquets is widespread around the world, and reports suggest they may be overused. Several studies have shown that reusable tourniquets can affect the spread of pathogens between patients.
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Reusable Tourniquets as Potential Transmitters of Infection: A Microbiological Analysis [PDF]
MicroorganismsIntroduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a significant global challenge, resulting in prolonged hospital stays, higher healthcare costs, and increased morbidity and mortality rates.
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Research progress of tourniquets and their application in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict [PDF]
Chinese Journal of TraumatologyAgainst the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict in 2022, this article reviews the characteristics of traumatic hemorrhage in modern warfare spanning the past century.
Shaojie Nie, Kangkang Zhi, Lefeng Qu
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Comparing different timings of tourniquet application in total knee arthroplasty: effects on postoperative pain and bone cement interface [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and ResearchObjective This study aims to elucidate the impact of varying tourniquet application timings on postoperative pain and the bone cement interface following TKA.
Wenbin Wu, Le Cao, Kai Sun, Hongyi Wang
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Development and psychometric evaluation of a pneumatic tourniquet work standards scale [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and ResearchObjective Pneumatic tourniquets are among the most essential equipment for controlling bleeding in orthopedic surgeries. However, incorrect application of pneumatic tourniquets is accompanied by many hazards and complications for patients.
Hamideh Fanoudi +3 more
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Comparison of the effects of high tibial osteotomy with and without a tourniquet [PDF]
BMC SurgeryBackground Tourniquets are routinely employed to achieve hemostasis in modern limb surgeries. Nevertheless, the precise role and benefits of tourniquets in high tibial osteotomy (HTO) surgeries remain understudied. The aim of this study was to assess the
Huiwen Wu +8 more
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TiMON: a real-time integrated monitor for improving the placement and wear of emergency tourniquets [PDF]
BMC Emergency MedicineBackground The use of emergency tourniquets among military personnel has helped to dramatically reduce battlefield deaths and has recently gained popularity in the civilian sector. Yet, even well-trained individuals can find it difficult to assess proper
John Quan Nguyen +5 more
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A systematic review of tourniquet use in paediatric orthopaedic surgery: can we extrapolate from adult guidelines? [PDF]
EFORT Open ReviewsTourniquets have traditionally been used in orthopaedic surgery to control bleeding and increase visibility in the intraoperative surgical field (1, 2, 3, 4).
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Summary of the best evidence for the safe use of pneumatic tourniquet in limb surgery [PDF]
BMC SurgeryPurpose To retrieve, evaluate, and summarize the best available evidence regarding the safe use of pneumatic tourniquet in patients undergoing Limb surgery, providing guidance for preoperative assessment, operation methods and precautions, complication ...
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