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