Pneumatic surgical tourniquet
A device consisting of an inflatable cuff wrapped around the limb, connected to a control unit that inflates it and electronically regulates the pressure.
How it is used
Used to temporarily occlude blood flow to a limb, producing a largely bloodless surgical field during orthopedic, hand or foot surgery.
Clinical tip
Modern microprocessor-controlled units regulate cuff pressure in real time and track inflation time to help limit the risk of nerve or tissue injury.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-02.
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