Limb occlusion pressure versus standard tourniquet inflation pressure in minor hand surgery: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background In minor hand surgery, tourniquet is typically inflated to 250 mmHg. The pressure may be too high and cause unnecessary adverse effects. Limb occlusion pressure plus safety margin or recommended tourniquet pressure (RTP), has been reported as optimal pressure to provide bloodless...

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Main Authors: Thepparat Kanchanathepsak, Natsuda Chua Pukrittayakamee, Patarawan Woratanarat, Tulyapruek Tawonsawatruk, Chanika Angsanuntsukh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04000-3