Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Apr 2014
Review Meta Analysis Historical Article[Tourniquet use in civil and military medicines.]
The purpose of this literature review is, after a history and a point about current situation, to present the military use and precautions of use of tourniquet for civil and military medicine. ⋯ The tourniquet has utility in times of war and in peacetime. In each case, indications and complications must be known.