© Copyright, 2012, J.A. McEwen
Last updated January 2012
Legal Terms of Use
Use of this site signifies your agreement to the terms of use
WWW.TOURNIQUETS.ORG
About the Author
Tourniquets.org/Blog News
EMT vs CAT: which performs better?
Author honored for tourniquet advances
New concept: internal tourniquets
Injuries and pressure gradients
Tourniquet cuff reprocessing
Bier block anesthesia
Ask a Question
Recently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
CURRENT CONCEPTS
What is Tourniquet Limb Occlusion Pressure (LOP)?
What's New in Pediatric Tourniquets?
How can Variable-Fit Contour Cuffs Improve Tourniquet Safety and Effectiveness?
How Safe Are Non-Pneumatic Tourniquets?
Report to MedWatch on an Experience With an Elastic Tourniquet Ring
TOURNIQUET TECHNOLOGY
How Are Advances Improving Safety, Accuracy, and Reliability?
Why is the Inspection and Testing of Tourniquet Cuffs, Tubing and Connectors Important?
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tourniquet Overview
Tourniquet Use and Care
TOURNIQUET USE
2009 AORN Guidelines on Use of Pneumatic Tourniquets
Clinical Applications
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Tourniquet Use
Tourniquet Cuff Selection Guide
Tourniquet Cuff Application Guide
Reusable Tourniquet Cuff Cleaning Guide
Potential Risks and Hazards of Reprocessing Single-use Disposable Tourniquet Cuffs
Current Tourniquet Instruments
Current Tourniquet Cuffs and Specialty Products
TOURNIQUET SAFETY
Complications and Preventive Measures
Tourniquet-Related Hazard Reports 1998-2008
Tourniquet-Related Hazard Reports 1990-1998
LITERATURE
Our Selected Literature
Emergency and Military Tourniquet Literature
Selected US Patents and Applications on Improvements
Other Selected Clinical Literature 1998-2008
Guidelines for Tourniquet Use
Setting Tourniquet Pressure Based on Limb Occlusion Pressure (LOP)
AORN Guidelines on Use of Pneumatic Tourniquets
Tourniquet Use in Intravenous Regional Anesthesia (IVRA or Bier Block Anesthesia)
Proposed Clinical Practice Guideline for Pediatric Tourniquets
© Copyright, 2012, J.A. McEwen
Last updated January 2012
Legal Terms of Use
Use of this site signifies your agreement to the terms of use