2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2017.01.001
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Cardiac arrest after tourniquet deflation in upper limb

Abstract: Pneumatic tourniquet is a technique widely used in orthopedic surgery, in particular, for reducing intraoperative bleeding and facilitation of surgery. That said, it may cause local and systemic complications which can be life-threatening. The description of this kind of complications is usually made after lower limb utilization. We report the case of a patient, operated for fractures of the two upper limbs, who presented after the second tourniquet deflation, a cardiac arrest with a good recovery after cardio… Show more

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“…There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding MAP before deflation. Nevertheless, group 1 showed significantly higher MAP compared to group 2 after deflation [p < 0.001] [ Table [2]: Heart rate variation before and after tourniquet deflation in the studied groups.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding MAP before deflation. Nevertheless, group 1 showed significantly higher MAP compared to group 2 after deflation [p < 0.001] [ Table [2]: Heart rate variation before and after tourniquet deflation in the studied groups.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Hemodynamic changes after tourniquet deflation include; hypotension, tachycardia and increase in cardiac index [2] . These changes may be insignificant for healthy individuals but, risky for patients with compromised cardiovascular system and geriatric population [2,3] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…An artery and vein can be controlled for a set amount of time with the use of a tourniquet, which is a device that compresses or narrows an extremity [1] . When a tourniquet is deflated, it can cause changes in hemodynamics, such as low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and an elevated cardiac index [2] . People whose cardiovascular systems are healthy may not notice these changes, but those with impaired cardiovascular function or who are elderly may be at danger [2,3] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…When a tourniquet is deflated, it can cause changes in hemodynamics, such as low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and an elevated cardiac index [2] . People whose cardiovascular systems are healthy may not notice these changes, but those with impaired cardiovascular function or who are elderly may be at danger [2,3] . A growing body of research suggests that norepinephrine, a classic vasopressor, could be an effective alternative to other methods for treating or avoiding hypotension [4] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Tourniquet deflation is a critical stage because it causes a sudden drop in central venous pressure, mean arterial pressure (MAP) and HR variability. Cardiac arrests have been reported following cuff deflation [4,5].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%