Tourniquet-induced hypertension (TH) is still a challenging problem, and different strategies like peripheral nerve blocks, peri-femoral artery blocks, and subcutaneous infiltration have been ...
If elevation and direct pressure do not control bleeding, and especially if you observe bright red blood spurting from the wound indicating an arterial bleed, it is time to place a tourniquet.
Police say several tourniquets were used on the victim's legs before he was taken to the hospital for surgery.
Stroke affects nearly 800,000 Americans each year. It is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. A basilar artery stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. This can ...
A man was shot in both legs behind a Turkey Hill convenience store in Lancaster, police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
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When this happens, some blood leaks back into the pulmonary artery, which puts strain on the heart. Doctors can treat this with surgery or a procedure or sometimes with medication. Heart disease ...