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AORN MAN-843C-2015
Guideline for Care of Patients Undergoing Pneumatic Tourniquet-Assisted Procedures
Guidelines for perioperative team members on the use of pneumatic tourniquets. These guidelines provide information about testing, applying, and cleaning pneumatic tourniquet equipment, and the patient care associated with the safe use of this equipment. Pneumatic tourniquet equipment consists of a pressure regulator with display, connective tubing, and an inflatable cuff. These recommended practices provide general guidelines for developing policies and procedures for safe use of a pneumatic tourniquet in the practice setting.
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Association of periOperative Registered Nurses [aorn]
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses [aorn]