Maximum tourniquet time for upper limb is
Excessive tourniquet time causes both local pressure and distal ischaemic effects, with nerve damage and even compament syndrome Torniquets should usually be let down after 1 hour unless close to the end of a procedure They can be reinflated after 5-10 min for a fuher hour Torniquets time for upperlimb : 1 hour Maximum tourniquet time for upper limb: 2 hours Ref: Bailey and love 25th edition Pgno : 206-207
1/2 hour
1 hour
1.5 hours
2 hours
Vascular surgery