Comparison of the systolic blood pressure and limb occlusion pressure methods in determining effective tourniquet pressure in upper limb surgeries
Chineme Martin Akah,
Omolade Ayoola Lasebikan,
Joseph Asuquo
et al.
Abstract:Introduction:
The importance of a tourniquet to a surgeon cannot be over emphasised. Pneumatic tourniquet pressure is usually determined by systolic blood pressure (SBP), but a new emerging method, the limb occlusion pressure (LOP) appears more promising, especially in upper limb surgeries. We compare the effectiveness of the SBP and LOP methods in determining the tourniquet pressure in forearm bone surgeries.
Material and Methods:
This study was a prospective comparative study involving 60 forearm bone surg… Show more
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