European journal of emergency medicine : official journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Reducing the potential for tourniquet-associated reperfusion injury.
Investigate a strategy to minimize tourniquet-associated reperfusion injury. ⋯ A staggered tourniquet release was associated with greater haemodynamic stability and reduced the rate of acute systemic metabolic changes associated with limb reperfusion. Reapplication of a tourniquet seemed to halt further reperfusion, providing a window period for patient evaluation and management.