Prehospital tourniquet application in extremity vascular trauma: Improved functional outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Support for prehospital tourniquet use has increased, with recent data suggesting that tourniquet usage decreases shock without increasing limb complications. We hypothesized that prehospital tourniquet application in extremity vascular trauma, compared with no prehospital tourniquet application, is associated with lower rates of delayed amputation and better functional mobility.

Methods

We retrospectively studied adult patients with extremity vascular trauma at an urban civilian Level 1 trauma center (June 2016-May 2021). Outcomes of interest included delayed amputation and mobility at hospital discharge, measured by the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care "6 Clicks" Basic Mobility Score. The "6 Clicks" Basic Mobility Score was documented by physical therapy; hi

SUBMITTER: Thai AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11334707 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature