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.
Julia Szymczyk +4 more
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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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Auto-transfusion tourniquets: the next evolution of tourniquets
Open Access Emergency Medicine, 2013 David H Tang,1,2,3 Bohdan T Olesnicky,1,3 Michael W Eby,1,4 Lawrence E Heiskell1,51International School of Tactical Medicine, Palm Springs, CA, USA; 2Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA; 3High Desert Medical Center, Joshua Tree, CA, USA ...
Tang DH +3 more
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Randomized Control Trial Comparing Effects of Tourniquets on Neurology and Functional Outcomes after Total Knee Arthoplasty [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Case ReportsIntroduction: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) often uses a tourniquet to enhance surgical visualization and reduce intraoperative blood loss. Despite its benefits, tourniquet use is associated with several complications such as skin blistering, nerve palsy,
Gur-Aziz Singh Sidhu +5 more
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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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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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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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A comparison of adductor canal block before and after thigh tourniquet during knee arthroscopy: a randomized, blinded study [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2021 Background Adductor canal block (ACB) provides effective analgesia after arthroscopic knee surgery. However, there is insufficient data regarding whether ACB should be performed before or after inflation of a thigh tourniquet. We aimed to investigate the
Mursel Ekinci +7 more
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Distributed manufacturing of an open-source tourniquet testing system
HardwareX, 2023 Tourniquets are effective for casualty-prevention in emergency situations. The use of centrally-manufactured commercial tourniquets, however, is not always possible due to supply chain disruptions.
Dawei Liu +4 more
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COMBAT-C: COntrol of Major Bleeding by Application of Tourniquets over Clothing [PDF]
BMC Emergency MedicineIntroduction External bleeding is the leading cause of preventable trauma-related death. In certain circumstances, tourniquet application over clothing may be necessary. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of tourniquets over
Raimund Lechner +6 more
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