Open AccessForearm and Arm Tourniquet Tolerance
Author(s) -
Rachel Lefebvre,
Landon Cohen,
Harrison F. Kay,
Amir Mostofi,
Alidad Ghiassi,
Milan Stevanović
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.343
H-Index - 111
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00229
Subject(s) - tourniquet , forearm , medicine , anesthesia , upper limb , surgery
In distal upper extremity surgeries, there can be a choice to use an upper arm or forearm tourniquet. This study examines discomfort and tolerance in healthy volunteers to determine whether one is more comfortable.