Tourniquet syndrome: a review of constricting band removal.
A constricting band causing tourniquet syndrome is a common problem that can cause much frustration and pain for both the patient and practitioner. The following review classifies and describes the different aspects of the treatment of this condition. We also describe a policy and procedure for the motorized removal of large bands by using a high revolutions per minute cutting device.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Lincoln Medical Center, South Bronx, New York 10451, USA.
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D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D020878:Device Removal; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005385:Fingers; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D006801:Humans; D013577:Syndrome