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Tourniquet how to use correctly?
Data: 2022-08-17
tourniquet how to use correctly?
In the hospital, we can always see a lot of medical equipment, each kind of medical equipment will have its own unique role. For example, when we take blood, we often usetourniquetAs a medical device. In the past, domestic hospitals used rubber tourniquet (like this). However, this kind of rubber tourniquet has obvious shortcomings, that is, common phenomena such as cross-use, repeated use, random storage, non-disinfection, incomplete disinfection or long disinfection intervals, which lead to serious public health problems such as tourniquet pollution.
The tourniquet is mainly used for first aid.tourniquetThe use of is very simple, but the principle of use is very complicated. Only a proper understanding and proper application of these principles can save lives and limbs that could otherwise lead to amputation and disability. The following. Let's talk about how to use the tourniquet.
Should be usedtourniquetRaise the injured limb so that it includes venous blood back into the body, thereby reducing blood loss. It should be placed in an appropriate part of the limb, such as the upper 1/3 of the arm and the lower 1/3 of the leg. Put a soft cloth, such as a towel or mask, on the tourniquet to protect the skin. Under the premise of effective hemostasis, the uppertourniquetThe location should be as close to the bleeding site as possible. However, it is forbidden to use the tourniquet in the middle of the upper arm, because the radial nerve passes through the surface of the humerus, and pressing the tourniquet will cause radial nerve injury, which makes it difficult to restore the function below the forearm in the future.
The tourniquet should not be tied directly to the limb. The part to be attached should be covered with a soft cloth, such as a dressing or towel, to protect the skin.
The tourniquet should be marked with a visible sign, and the student should write near the tourniquet or on the skintourniquetof time. To prevent ischemic necrosis of the injured limb, relax the tourniquet every 40-60 minutes for 1-2 minutes, and slowly loosen the tourniquet. We also need to press the wound with our fingers to reduce bleeding. However, the total time management of the use of the tourniquet should not exceed 3 hours, otherwise the distal limb movement cannot improve the survival rate.
The above is the use of tourniquet, I hope you can know some, just in case. There are mainly two kinds of rubber tourniquet and cloth tourniquet, which are mainly used for first aid. Use is relatively simple, but the principle is more complex. Only by accurately grasping these principles and using them correctly can lives be saved and amputations avoided.
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