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Timeline effects of tourniquets used in trauma care

Pascoe B et Al. JHTAM. 2024;6(2):26-32

 

"After reviewing current evidence, having evacuation protocols which ensure tourniquets are only required to be applied for an upper window of two hours would be a safe guideline to work with. Prioritising the evacuation of patients to ensure they are moved to a facility where tourniquets are able to be removed within the upper limit of two hours, would minimise the risk of serious co-morbidities and maximise the chance for full recovery.  In addition to this, improving education on the correct use and application of the tourniquet would also improve patient outcomes."