Tourniquets Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tourniquet?
A
Device used to provide hemostasis by reducing blood flow to extremity
2
Q
What are the advantages to a tourniquet?
A
Makes dissection easier
Less trauma to tissues
Reduces surgical time
( not always burning vessels)
3
Q
When should a tourniquet not be used?
A
WHEN CIRCULATION NOT IMPAIRED Dialysis catheter Compartment syndrome Hypertension Mcardles syndrome
4
Q
What are some complications of tourniquets?
A
Gangrene Loss of limbs Nerve pressure can cause paralysis Tissue and vascular injury Skin blisters Abrasions Necrosis Chemical burn
5
Q
Nursing documentation for tourniquet
A
Location of cuff Cuff pressure Time inflated time deflated Serial number of tourniquet Person applying cuff Post op skin assess
