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Effective Use of Non-Junctional Tourniquets by Civilians Based on Prior Level of Training

, 2022
Non-junctional tourniquets have become readily available to the public with many being used in both urban and austere environments by civilians. As tourniquet use increases, it is important to identify if training is needed for proper usage and therefore,
Bell, Danielle Flareau
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Effects of Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy Using an E-TEET on Pain, Stress, and Satisfaction Among Patients and Healthcare Providers During Intravenous Catheterization: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nursing Reports
Background: Intravenous catheterization is a common nursing procedure, although it is invasive and may cause pain and stress. Non-pharmacological interventions such as cryotherapy and thermotherapy have been explored, but practical and effective options ...
Bosong Kim, Soukyoung Kim, Jihoo Her, Yu Jin Lee, Myung-Haeng Hur   +4 more
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Evaluation of the Efficacy of Various types of Tourniquets Utilizing an Exsanguinating Limb Simulator Model

, 2019
Tourniquets are devices that encircle a wounded limb or tissue and prevent the blood flow by tightening around major arteries and veins. Tourniquets have been in use for centuries and have proven effective at hemorrhage control in numerous settings, from
Mandal, Rimi R.
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Scaling of prehospital blood: A model describing impact on U.S. blood donors, distribution and cost

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Prehospital transfusion improves survival in traumatic and medical hemorrhage, but the blood supply implications of scaling this capability across U.S. emergency medical services (EMS) systems are unclear. Study Design and Methods We developed an analytic model incorporating national estimates of prehospital transfusion demand, EMS ...
Pampee P. Young, David Wood, John B. Holcomb, Donald H. Jenkins, Matthew J. Levy   +4 more
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Analysis of recovered tourniquets from casualties of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

, 2013
BACKGROUND: Tourniquet use recently became common in war, but knowledge gaps remain regarding analysis of recovered devices. The purpose of this study was to analyze tourniquets to identify opportunities for improved training.
Burrows, Steve, Diaz, George Y, Harcke, H Theodore, Ritter, Brandi A, Wasner, Christine, Johnston, Keary J, Mazuchowski, Edward L, MD, PhD, Brunstetter, Tyson, Hodge, Douglas, Kragh, John F   +9 more
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The blood system in Ukraine: Experience in martial law conditions

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background/Case Studies Efficient blood and blood components supply is key to the stable operation of a health care system, especially to a civilian population and military under martial law. The blood system is an important component of a state's defense capability and national security.
Yevgen Chornenkyy, Mark Jedrzejczak, Marium Malik, Oleksandr Serhiienko, Dmytro Koval, Ricardo Sumugod, Margaret Fink, Paul Lindholm, Glenn Ramsey   +8 more
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Prehospital whole blood transfusion versus component therapy—A scoping review

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Whole blood has gained a foothold over component therapy in civilian emergency care, especially in emergency departments. In a prehospital setting, whole blood might be the logistically easier alternative compared to component therapy. However, most previous studies have been conducted in the emergency room setting.
Laura Muurinen, Timo Jama, Tom Silfvast, Jouni Lauronen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Temporary caval occlusion technique during right divisional hepatectomy for massive hepatocellular carcinoma with caudal vena cava compression/involvement in dogs

Veterinary Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To describe the perioperative and long‐term outcomes of dogs with massive hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the right hepatic division causing compression or involvement of the caudal vena cava (CVC) treated with right divisional hepatectomy using temporary caval occlusion (TCO). Study design Retrospective case series.
Kumiko Ishigaki, Kazushi Asano, Kei Tamura, Tatsuya Heishima, Takeshi Hayakawa, Teppei Fujimoto, Kenji Teshima   +6 more
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Effects of lumbar sympathetic ganglion block on tourniquet response in lower extremity orthopedic surgery

Zhongguo linchuang yanjiu
Objective To investigate whether lumbar sympathetic ganglion block（LSGB）can alleviate the hypertensive response induced by tourniquets in lower extremity orthopedic surgery.
ZHANG Xiaodan，ZHANG Yong，ZHOU Xiao，XIE Xinyi
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Intraoperative cholangiography during open cholecystectomy in 73 dogs with benign gallbladder disease

Veterinary Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) during open cholecystectomy in dogs with benign gallbladder disease, including cases with preoperative common bile duct (CBD) obstruction, and to describe the short‐term outcomes. Study design Retrospective case series. Animals A total of 73 client‐owned dogs.
Ryusei Konno, Yasuyuki Kaneko, Misaki Matsunaga, Tatsuyuki Osuga, Ryota Okadera, Shidow Torisu, Shushi Yamamoto, Kiyokazu Naganobu   +7 more
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