Pneumatic tourniquet versus no tourniquet in transfemoral amputation – a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Abstract Background Lower extremity amputation patients represent a frail group with extensive comorbidity. Transfemoral amputation is a high-risk procedure with 37–50% risk of mortality in the first year. Substantial blood loss during surgery increases the risk of anemic complications and death for...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-12-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-06000-6 |