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Last Update: 08/30/2023 12:42 AM
Current Deck: ACMS Study Guide Deck::E. Other Surgical and Non-Surgical Procedures
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Tourniquet issues with nail surgeries and what volume of anesthetic?
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Watch volume (<3 mL total to avoid tourniquet effect from volume)
• Tourniquets may be used to provide bloodless field.
◦ Sterile glove, drain, proprietary tourniquets may be used
◦ Biggest risk is not prolonged ischemia but neurovascular bundle injury
due to high pressure and shearing forces exerted by tourniquet.
◦ In most cases, leave on for 20 min or less
• Tourniquets may be used to provide bloodless field.
◦ Sterile glove, drain, proprietary tourniquets may be used
◦ Biggest risk is not prolonged ischemia but neurovascular bundle injury
due to high pressure and shearing forces exerted by tourniquet.
◦ In most cases, leave on for 20 min or less
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