Evaluation of emergency tourniquets for prehospital use in China

【Abstract】 Objective: Massive hemorrhage is life- threatening during armed conflicts. Tourniquets are impor- tant medical devices used to reduce severe bleeding in trauma. The aim of this study was to empirically evaluate the current tourniquets used in China and provide informa- tion to...

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Main Authors: GUO Jun-yan, LIU Yu, MA Yan-lan, PI Hong-ying, WANG Jian-rong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-06-01
Series:Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Online Access:http://www.cjtrauma.com/apps/ojs/index.php/cjt/article/view/82