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SAFE USE OF INTRA-OPERATIVE TOURNIQUETS IN A DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN THE UK-AN AUDIT STUDY IN ORTHOPAEDIC THEATRES AND
1Department of Orthopaedics, Worthing Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom.
The use of tourniquet is common in orthopaedic surgeries as it reduces blood loss, enhances visualization of the operating field, and leads to quicker procedures. However, the use of tourniquet has certain risks which can be avoided by following guidelines like British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma (BOAST) guidelines for safe use of tourniquet. This audit study was done in a District general hospital to check the compliance of two trauma theatres with BOAST guidelines. The audit found that there was poor documentation of tourniquet details in the operation notes (10%). Regarding tourniquet time and pressure, the compliance in the two theatres was 95 % & 97.5 %. The recommendations of this audit were to use a template to improve documentation of tourniquet details in the operation notes and training of theatre staff on BOAST guidelines for safe use of tourniquet.
The use of tourniquet is common in orthopaedic surgeries as it reduces blood loss, enhances visualization of the operating field, and leads to quicker procedures. However, the use of tourniquet has certain risks which can be avoided by following guidelines like British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma (BOAST) guidelines for safe use of tourniquet. This audit study was done in a District general hospital to check the compliance of two trauma theatres with BOAST guidelines. The audit found that there was poor documentation of tourniquet details in the operation notes (10%). Regarding tourniquet time and pressure, the compliance in the two theatres was 95 % & 97.5 %. The recommendations of this audit were to use a template to improve documentation of tourniquet details in the operation notes and training of theatre staff on BOAST guidelines for safe use of tourniquet.
