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The Tourniquet Manual. Principles and Practice.
Leslie Klenerman
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Description for The Tourniquet Manual. Principles and Practice.
Hardback. Provides an account of the safe use of the tourniquet by using a physiological approach which ensures good practice. Starting from a historical background, this book talks about the effects of ischaemia on the vulnerable tissues, especially muscle and nerve. It includes a chapter on the technological advances in tourniquets. Num Pages: 108 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBG; MMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 7. Weight in Grams: 431.
Why write a book on the tourniquet? The tourniquet is used routinely in op- ating theatres throughout the world, but as far as I know there is no single book that surveys the considerable literature that has accumulated. If used sensibly, the tourniquet is a safe instrument. Most of the few complications seen with its use are preventable. However, when something untoward happens, the tour- quet suddenly becomes an interesting subject, particularly if there is the likelihood of medicolegal consequences. This book summarises the scientific background of the tourniquet and describes a safe physiological approach to preventing complications. Examples of ... Read more
Why write a book on the tourniquet? The tourniquet is used routinely in op- ating theatres throughout the world, but as far as I know there is no single book that surveys the considerable literature that has accumulated. If used sensibly, the tourniquet is a safe instrument. Most of the few complications seen with its use are preventable. However, when something untoward happens, the tour- quet suddenly becomes an interesting subject, particularly if there is the likelihood of medicolegal consequences. This book summarises the scientific background of the tourniquet and describes a safe physiological approach to preventing complications. Examples of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
108
Condition
New
Number of Pages
108
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781852337063
SKU
V9781852337063
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Reviews for The Tourniquet Manual. Principles and Practice.
From the reviews of the first edition: "The use of tourniquet in orthopaedic surgery is a universal practice that is accepted with little question. Leslie Klenerman has had a life-long interest in the tourniquet and has conducted a considerable amount of research on its use and misuse. … He has produced a succinct summary ... Read more