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KMID : 0358820080350060759
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Journal of Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
2008 Volume.35 No. 6 p.759 ~ p.761
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A Tunable Digital Tourniquet Using Nelaton Catheter
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Kim Sang-Wha
Yim Young-Min
Jung Sung-No
Kwon Ho
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Abstract
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Purpose: Surgery on digit requires a clear, bloodless field and it can be achieved by using a tourniquet. Several type of tourniquet have been used including Penrose drains and sterile glove with hemostat. We present a simple digital tourniquet using nelaton catheter, which is easily available, inexpensive, easy-to-apply, and effective for digital surgery.
Methods: We made a small incision on the opposite side of an opening at the tip of nelaton catheter. Then the other tip of nelaton catheter is passed through the incision to form a ring. Nelaton catheter is placed aournd the base of the injured finger, making a tight circle to desired pressure.
Results: A simple tourniquet using nelaton catheter effectively achieves a bloodless field and allows fine control of the pressure for digital surgery.
Conclusion: We present a sismple digital tourniquet using nelaton catheter, which is easily available, inexpensive, tunable, and available for more than one finger.
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KEYWORD
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Tourniquet, Digit
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