Development and Application of Battlefield Simplified Partial Pressurized Tourniquet / 医疗卫生装备

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the feasibility and superiority of the simplified partial pressurized tourniquet used in bleeding or injured limbs in battlefield.Methods The tourniquet was composed of the disposable infusion bag,bulb for blood pressure apparatus,pressure gauge and heparin cap.The disposable infusion bag wrapped around the bottom of the cravat took the places of the balloon and the harness.The pressure on the upper and lower limbs were 180mmHg and 200mmHg respectively.Results The low-cost tourniquet,with easily adjustable pressure,was easy to operate and carry.It was efficient in hemostasis and had a low rate for complications.Conclusion The tourniquet can be applied to self and buddy aid,and thus the incidence of shock can be decreased.