Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Tourniquets

Devices for the compression of a blood vessel by application around an extremity to control the circulation and prevent the flow of blood to or from the distal area. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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Devices for the compression of a blood vessel by application around an extremity to control the circulation and prevent the flow of blood to or from the distal area. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

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  • Tourniquet

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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  1. E07w.926w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tourniquets. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014111. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014111
  2. Tourniquets. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourniquet
  3. Tourniquets. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1132870