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Tourniquet use in limb surgeries lacks clear guidelines for pressure and duration, potentially leading to complications. This review emphasizes safe tourniquet application and techniques to minimize risks during orthopedic and plastic procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Surgical Safety

Background:

  • Tourniquets are widely used in limb surgeries for hemostasis.
  • Current practices lack standardized guidelines for tourniquet inflation pressure, duration, and release.
  • Surgeons often use fixed pressures irrespective of patient's baseline blood pressure, increasing complication risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and consolidate current knowledge on the safe application of tourniquets.
  • To identify and discuss techniques for minimizing tourniquet-related complications.
  • To address the lack of clear guidelines in tourniquet management.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search using Google, ScienceDirect, and PubMed.
  • Identification and review of relevant articles on tourniquet use in surgery.
  • Synthesis of information regarding safe practices and complication avoidance.

Main Results:

  • Significant variability exists in tourniquet application protocols among surgeons.
  • Fixed pressure settings are common, disregarding individual patient factors.
  • Evidence-based guidelines for safe tourniquet use are not consistently followed.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for standardized, evidence-based guidelines for tourniquet use in limb surgeries.
  • Implementing standardized protocols can significantly reduce tourniquet-related morbidity.
  • Further research and education are essential for optimizing tourniquet safety and efficacy.