TOURNIQUET USE Flashcards
1
Q
first line compressing device used to control venous and arterial blood flow for a period of time?
A
tourniquet use
2
Q
significane of a tourniquet?
A
provide hemostasis
provide bloodless field
3
Q
what is the 1st line of hemostasis?
A
tourniquet
4
Q
max time for tourniquet to be worn?
A
120 min, if longer do an anatomic dissection instead of a tourniquet
5
Q
what are the 4 regions where a tourniquet can be placed in the LE?
A
thigh
calf, high ankle
ankle
digit
6
Q
what are the ankle cuffs set at?
what are the thigh cuffs set at?
A
100 mmHg over systolic
200 mmHg over systolic
7
Q
contraindications for tourniquet?
A
PAD, vasculitis, DVT history, sickle cell disease, infection, skin flaps, long cases
