Pneumatic tourniquet paralysis following intravenous regional analgesia.
A case of pneumatic tourniquet paralysis with permanent damage is presented. The importance of relating the cuff pressure to the cuff used, the arterial blood pressure and the shape of the arm is emphasised.
D000293:Adolescent; D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D014111:Tourniquets / Q000009:adverse effects*