Assessing the variation in amount of pressure exerted by haemostatic pressure bandages: a volunteer study.

Brzeszczyński, Filip; McGhee, James; Rust, Philippa · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2023

biomechanical · Level V

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Abstract

We assess the range of pressures exerted by haemostatic compression bandages on upper limb arterial injuries. Maintaining a pink hand can act as a safety marker to prevent excessive bandage pressure and avert compression injuries.

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