tourniquet hemostasis

Its role is to temporarily block the blood flow, create a "no blood" surgical field, can reduce the amount of blood loss during surgery and facilitate fine anatomy, sometimes as an emergency stop bleeding for trauma patients. There are three methods, usually using an inflatable pneumatic tourniquet to stop bleeding. Treating diseases: burns Indication For limb surgery (such as orthopedics, amputation, burns, etc.) and trauma. Surgical procedure 1. First bind the pneumatic hemostatic bag, in order to prevent loosening, you can attach a bandage and tighten it for one week; 2. The pneumatic hemostatic bag is properly tied up and raised the limb; 3. Use a blood-strapping tape to pull from the distal end to the proximal end and pressurize and wrap; 4. After winding the blood-striping belt, inflate the pneumatic hemostatic bag and maintain the required pressure; 5. Release the dredging belt.

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