A technique for temporary control of hemorrhage.
Traumatic injury to blood vessels is a common presentation in the Emergency Department. Control of hemorrhage is generally attempted using tight absorbent compression dressings. This may be a cause of inefficient control of hemorrhage and also contributes to tissue ischemia. We present a simple technique to control hemorrhage that does not cause tissue ischemia, which frequently accompanies the tight compression bandages applied for vascular injuries.
Shokrollahi
Kayvam
K
Department of Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, United Kingdom.
Sharma
Hemant
H
Gakhar
Harinder
H
D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D011312:Pressure