| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8833542 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Although still underused, civilian prehospital tourniquet application was independently associated with a 6-fold mortality reduction in patients with peripheral vascular injuries. More aggressive prehospital application of extremity tourniquets in civilian trauma patients with extremity hemorrhage and traumatic amputation is warranted.
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Authors
Pedro G.R. MD, FACS, Carlos V.R. MD, FACS, Brent MD, Michael MD, Michael MD, FACS, Brian MD, FACS, Stephen MD, FACS, Michael S. MD, FACS, Sharmila MBBS, FACS, Therese MD, FACS, John MD, FACS, Alex MD, MPH, FACS, Justin MD,