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| | Tourniquet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Tourniquets are also used during some orthopedic surgeries to allow the surgeon to work in a bloodless field. | | | Never loosen a tourniquet in the field: while the tourniquet maintaints the blood in the rest of the body, the limb is poorly oxygenated (anoxia), so the muscles controlling the blood vessels are relaxed (vasodilatation). | | | A tourniquet could be used if a single first-aider is holding a pressure point and is forced by exigent circumstances to abandon the casualty to save lives (for example, to call for help or perform triage). |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourniquet
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| | The Arterial Tourniquet |
| | Tourniquet pain develops in up to 66% of patients, 30 to 60 minutes after cuff inflation in patients receiving regional anesthesia to the arm or leg. | | | Tourniquet pain, therefore may have more to do with intensity of block rather than block level (tourniquet pain appears unrelated to spinal level). | | | The tourniquet must be used under the direct supervision of those experienced with it and responsible for it. |
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http://www.anesthesia.org/professional/hm/hm_art_tourq.html
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| | Tourniquet Use And Care |
| | During the procedure, it is important to monitor the patient's blood pressure, tourniquet pressure, and tourniquet time. | | | It is the physician's responsibility to determine when the tourniquet is to be inflated, at what pressure, for how long, and at what point in the procedure the tourniquet should be released. | | | The physician is responsible for determining the appropriate tourniquet cuff pressure. |
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http://www.interchg.ubc.ca/jamc/use_care.html
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| | Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Tourniquet-induced restriction of the quadriceps muscle mechanism: Fact or fiction? |
| | We therefore recommend that the tourniquet should be inflated with the leg in the most convenient position for the surgeon, and that it is not necessary to flex or extend either the knee or the hip to prevent tethering of the quadriceps or deeper structures under the inflated tourniquet. | | | It is a commonly held belief that inflating a tourniquet on the thigh before knee surgery causes tethering of deep structures, particularly the quadriceps muscle and the femoral nerve. | | | Both biochemical and ultrastructural changes have been found locally and systemically with the prolonged use of tourniquets in knee surgery.1-3 However, there is no evidence to support the theory that a tourniquet causes restriction of muscle activity, despite the popularity of this belief. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3767/is_200208/ai_n9138254
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| | AORN Journal: Recommended practices for use of the pneumatic tourniquet |
| | To improve tourniquet positioning on an obese extremity, an assistant can manually grasp the tissue of the extremity and gently apply and hold traction distal to the tourniquet site until the padding and cuff are placed. | | | Purpose: These recommended practices provide guidelines for use of pneumatic tourniquets, which primarily are used to occlude blood flow and obtain a near bloodless field for extremity surgery. | | | Manufacturers' instructions may suggest that a soft, wrinkle-free padding (eg, cast padding, stockinette) be placed around the limb as proximal to the incision as possible, being careful not to pinch the skin folds where the tourniquet is applied. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FSL/is_2_75/ai_83141057
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| | McLean C, Molloy S, Hargrove R,PriceV. Total Knee Replacement-Tourniquet versus Diathermy [Letter] |
| | The opinion that tourniquet use will lead to DVT is not correct.(1) Harvey EJ et al in their study concluded that DVT not related to tourniquet use.(3) In fact, Aglietti P et al.(4) have concluded that tourniquet increases fibrinolysis and leads to reduction of chances of DVT. | | | Wakankar HM et al in their study concluded that tourniquet is safe in TKR and the current practice of using it should be continued.(1) Barwell et al concluded in their study that tourniquet should be routinely used in TKR.(2) | | | Applying tourniquet with lower pressure than normal is sufficient in TKR.(5) Reduction of the pressure in tourniquet leads to reduction in post operative pain.(5) |
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http://www.calicutmedicaljournal.org/2004/2/2/e5
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| | New York School Of Regional Anesthesia - Intravenous Regional Block (Bier Block) |
| | Attention should be paid to generously wrapping the arm at the tourniquet site with a soft cloth to prevent discomfort on application of the tourniquet and skin bruising at the sites where the tourniquet may pinch the unprotected skin. | | | When tourniquet pain is first reported by the patient, the surgeon should be consulted for information on the expected time required to complete the surgery. | | | Its use for longer surgical procedures is precluded by the appearance of the discomfort from the tourniquet, which limits the indications for its use. |
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http://www.nysora.com/techniques/basic/bierblock/bierblock.html
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| | Tourniquet time for the surgery was 52 minutes at 300 mm Hg. | | | The patient denied any surgical or tourniquet pain. | | | Significant tourniquet pain is usually present by 20-25 minutes after tourniquet inflation. |
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http://www.asra.com/newsletters/2003june/bier.iphtml?print
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| | tourniquet on Encyclopedia.com |
| | Recommended practices for use of the pneumatic tourniquet. | | | In cases of a bleeding emergency, a tourniquet is used to stop the flow of blood if other means, e.g., the application of a pressure bandage to the wound, are not effective. | | | Isokinetic, electrophysiologic, and clinical function relationships following tourniquet-aided knee arthrotomy. |
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http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/t1/tourniqu.asp
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| | The Special Operations Forces Tactical Tourniquet - Medgadget - www.medgadget.com |
| | Once the tourniquet has been applied, a pulse needs to be checked on either the hand or foot where the injury is. "No pulse means the tourniquet is working," Brennan said. | | | The information in this article concerning when to apply a tourniquet, and what to do after applying the tourniquet, is NOT in keeping with the current practices within the Special Operations community. | | | I have personally seen this tourniquet in action, and I have to say it is the best one on the market. |
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http://www.medgadget.com/archives/2005/07/the_special_ope.html
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| | Tourniquet could have saved Maui surfer's life - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper |
| | Kaua'i orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Rovinsky, who treated both Aki and Hamilton, said the two survived only because of the presence of mind of those who applied tourniquets soon after the bites. | | | But McInnis might have had a chance if his rescuers had been able to apply a tourniquet on his right leg. | | | He said McInnis very well could have survived had a tourniquet been applied. |
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http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2004/Apr/09/ln/ln01a.html
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| | Ogrish artwork album ? - Ogrish.com Forums |
| | I was thinking about this for awhile and it's rather sad because I do like Tourniquet. | | | Sexual relations with a paternal role model is the symptom of a greater problem dealing with the absence of that paternal influence during her childhood. | | | She's clearly more mature than the average 15 year old and she recognizes these problems. |
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http://forum.ogrish.com/showthread.php?t=4693
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| | The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia: rotating tourniquet@ HighBeam Research |
| | The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia: rotating tourniquet@ HighBeam Research | | | Search for more information on HighBeam Research for. | | | Every 15 minutes, in a clockwise pattern, a tourniquet is placed on the arm or leg not being wrapped, and one tourniquet is removed. |
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http://www.highbeam.com/library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:28739591&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf
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| | FamilyFun: First Aid Handbook: Applying a Tourniquet |
| | Excerpt from THE DISNEY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BABY & CHILD CARE, © 1995 DSH Communications, Inc. This material is based on current medical research and, to the best of the editors' knowledge and understanding, is accurate and valid. | | | Use a tourniquet only in life-threatening situations when severe bleeding cannot be stopped by applying pressure on a pressure point, and the child is in danger of bleeding to death. | | | However the reader should not use information contained in this material to alter a medically prescribed regimen or as a form of self-treatment, without seeking the advice of a licensed physician. |
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http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/child/health/firstaidguide/dony69hl_tourn/dony69hl_tourn.html
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| | The Official Tourniquet Site |
| | Their entire relief effort is funded by donations from people like us, and they desperately need our support. | | | This time — they will be the ones who will directly benefit from our donations. | | | Thankfully, there are many, many organizations and millions of dollars pouring in to help the human victims of Katrina. |
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http://www.tourniquet.net
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| | Delfi Medical |
| | Delfi's patented products are designed to meet the unique needs of specialty patient groups, surgeons, operating-room nurses, surgical technologists and pre-hospital medics. | | | Delfi is a world leader in tourniquet technology, development and evaluation. | | | Members of the Delfi team have been extensively involved in tourniquet development and evaluation for more than 20 years (see |
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http://www.delfimedical.com
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| | Tourniquet |
| | Basically, a tourniquet consists of a pad, a | | | Don’t loosen a tourniquet after it has been | | | control with the tourniquet, apply a sterile com- |
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http://www.tpub.com/content/medical/10669-c/css/10669-c_105.htm
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| | News : Torque 'Tourniquet ' Tutorials Released :. GarageGames |
| | Devon Ly has just completed what we feel is one of the most incredible contributions ever by a community member in the history of GarageGames. | | | At that time, he was interested in figuring out how to make money from the guide. | | | Devon showed us a preliminary version of Tourniquet six months or so ago. |
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http://www.garagegames.com/?sec=mg&mod=resource&page=view&qid=4644
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| | P.T.S. Portable Tourniquet System |
| | Default settings for tourniquet pressure and time can be changed by the user. | | | Audio-visual alarms for elapsed tourniquet time, high and low pressure, and other conditions. | | | Tourniquet time and pressure are both shown at all times on a large LCD display. |
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| | No Life 'til Metal - CD Gallery - Tourniquet |
| | Still, this is one of Tourniquet's best discs, and probably their last great work for a long time to come as they would begin to experiment with their sound with each new album. | | | I would say this album is still as heavy as anything Tourniquet had done up to this point, and I would also say I like this album as much as anything Tourniquet had done. | | | Tourniquet's first disc is much different from anything else they have done since. |
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http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/tourniquet.htm
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| | www.myspace.com/tourniquetrocks |
| | Tourniquet has also tackled some important, unique and often controversial social issues as well. | | | MUSICALLY - the span of influences is no less varied. | | | Tourniquet's music has been classified in many different ways: from hardcore to hard rock, from technical metal to speed metal, from alternative to groove. |
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http://myspace.com/tourniquetrocks
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| | Amazon.com: Where Moth and Rust Destroy: Music |
| | Customers interested in Tourniquet may also be interested in | | | While classic elements of Tourniquet music can still be seen, there are a myriad of new effects which Tourniquet uses on this CD to continue their pattern of constan innovation. | | | Marty Friedman does most of the solos on this, and they are killer. |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00008IAI2?v=glance
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| | Tourniquet page by Rickard Bransell |
| | The first song they ever performed as Tourniquet was You Get What You Pray For, it was also the first single they released on Intense and they recived really good response for it. | | | One year later Tourniquet released their second album called "Psycho Surgery" wich took the band into a new direction with a more thrash oriented sound. | | | Soon after their start Tourniquet bagan to writing songs and recording demos and soon they got signed by Intense Records. |
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http://hem.passagen.se/bransell/tourniquet.html
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| | Ted Kirkpatrick (Tourniquet) Interview |
| | Chad Bowar: Describe Tourniquet to someone who may have never heard your music. | | | It’s just a reminder to people to look at other things that are more important than material things. | | | I think it’s a little more accessible than the last album was. |
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http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/17512/99167
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| | Tourniquet Home Page |
| | This page is dedicated to the awesome band Tourniquet who, throughout the years, have produced some of the best classical-influenced powermetal/thrash available. | | | This may sound silly, but you won't believe the number of people who email me thinking I am a member of Tourniquet! | | | I'll try to maintain up to date information about the band, their albums, tours etc. |
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http://www.tourniquet.screamsofabel.com
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| | BNR Metal Pages -- Tourniquet |
| | Tourniquet has been one of the more well-known and popular Christian thrash bands for some time, and the accolades are well-deserved -- the band's blend of mid-paced power-thrash and intelligent lyrics (thought-provoking and positive, not preachy) makes for recommended listening. | | | The earlier albums focused more on faster thrash, almost bordering on death metal in intensity, while the newer material is more power metal based, but no less heavy. |
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| | Tourniquet Discography at CD Universe |
| | Tourniquet discography of albums, songs, lyrics, biography, reviews, cover art pictures, and sound samples on this page is for personal non-commercial use only. | | | This retrospective look at their career takes in two concerts. | | | Alice Cooper - Good To See You Again, Live 1973 To |
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http://www.cduniverse.com/sresult.asp?style=music&cart=506&HT_Search=ARTIST&HT_Search_Info=Tourniquet
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| | Tourniquet Testimonies |
| | Unlike other bands, Tourniquet is very special, to me and a whole lot of people. | | | Jesus uses the band continually in my life and this page is a testimony to the effectivness of their ministry and t the power of God one of the most powerful bands in the world. | | | If you want to know how they started here are two theories(I've come up with). |
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| | Tourniquet News |
| | The bold stance for the Gospel that Tourniquet has always been committed to will remain intact and we look forward to many being introduced to and encouraged in their faith". | | | Guitar leads and tempo changes should feature heavily as well. | | | No review at the moment, as I haven't got the album yet... |
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http://www.tourniquet.screamsofabel.com/t_news.html
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| | Definition of tourniquet - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary |
| | For More Information on "tourniquet" go to Britannica.com | | | Etymology: French, turnstile, tourniquet, from tourner to turn, from Old French -- more at | | | Get the Top 10 Search Results for "tourniquet" |
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| | Tourniquet 1.0 |
| | After you provide an ip address or a hostname you are rady to connect to the remote side and manage that machine in a very easy way. | | | ---[WHAT'S TOURNIQUET]--- Tourniquet is a remote administration tool (a trojan) for all Windows machines. |
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http://www.megasecurity.org/trojans/t/tourniquet/Tourniquet1.0.html
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| | Tourniquet - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links |
| | It doesn't take long after hearing the group's music to find out their chief musical influence is Iron Maiden -- especially evident in the galloping.. | | | Formed in Los Angeles in 1990, thrash metallists Tourniquet is a trio, featuring members Luke Easter (vocals), Aaron Guerra (guitar, vocals), and Ted Kirkpatrick (drums), the latter who also doubles as the group's main songwriter. | | | Tourniquet - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links |
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http://www.artistdirect.com/music/artist/card/0,,502685,00.html
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| | Tourniquet-comic |
| | Updates come once a week Having trouble reading Tourniquet? |
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| | Open Directory - Arts: Music: Bands and Artists: T: Tourniquet |
| | The Unofficial Tourniquet Homepage - Discography with sound files and reviews, pictures, and links. | | | Tourniquet - Official site includes discography with lyrics and audio samples, photos, biographies, a forum, and concert listings. | | | Top: Arts: Music: Bands and Artists: T: Tourniquet |
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