esmarch bandage Flashcards

1
Q

what is it used for

A

expell blood from a limb before sx

expel blood from a limb that has had its blood supply cut off thru tourniquet
limb is elevated and esmarch applied when blood pooling in limb that cud complicate sx. need a bloodless area to apply general anesthetic or regional nerve block

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