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This review aims to synthesize existing literature on prolonged tourniquet use and its implications for patient care in trauma settings.

Prolonged tourniquet use in extremity trauma: What you need to know

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This review addresses challenges of prolonged tourniquet use in trauma patients, suggesting improvements for management in critical situations.

This review aims to synthesize existing literature on prolonged tourniquet use and its implications for patient care in trauma settings.
Reviewed military and civilian literature on tourniquet use and its management guidelines.
Analyzed challenges related to prolonged ischemia and decision-making in limb salvage.
Discussed the implications of ischemia reperfusion injury in prolonged tourniquet application.
Identified significant risks associated with prolonged tourniquet use, particularly in prehospital settings.
Outlined decision-making complexities between limb salvage and amputation following prolonged ischemia.
Highlighted gaps in current management strategies concerning the pathophysiology of ischemia reperfusion injury.

Lammers et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This review addresses challenges of prolonged tourniquet use in trauma patients, suggesting improvements for management in critical situations.