Rethinking limb tourniquet conversion in the prehospital environment.
expert_opinion · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 37678162.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1097/TA.0000000000004134 and PMC identifier 10662576.
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Abstract
We have highlighted the issue of overuse of tourniquets and described why tourniquet conversion and replacement should be taught and done in the prehospital setting.
Medical subject headings
- Tourniquets
- Emergency Medical Services