Tourniquet
Definition
Device that encircles a limb to occlude the vascular supply
Aim is to provide bloodless field
Contra-Indications
Local
- poor skin
- PVD
- DVT
- vascular bypass surgery
General
- sickle cell anaemia
Device that encircles a limb to occlude the vascular supply
Aim is to provide bloodless field
Local
- poor skin
- PVD
- DVT
- vascular bypass surgery
General
- sickle cell anaemia
Femur
- removal of femoral head cartilage
- resurfacing with metal
- cemented / uncemented
Acetabulum
- standard technique
Bearing surface
- metal on metal
Relatively young man (40 - 50)
OA