The effect of tourniquet use on postoperative opioid consumption after ankle fracture surgery – a retrospective cohort study
Autor: | Lehto Pasi M., Kortekangas Tero, Vakkala Merja, Ohtonen Pasi, Nyman Emma-Sofia, Karvonen Kaisu, Liisanantti Janne, Kaakinen Timo I. |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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Zdroj: | Scandinavian Journal of Pain, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 336-56 (2023) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 1877-8860 1877-8879 |
DOI: | 10.1515/sjpain-2023-0051 |
Popis: | A pneumatic tourniquet is often used during ankle fracture surgery to reduce bleeding and enhance the visibility of the surgical field. Tourniquet use causes both mechanical and ischemic pain. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of tourniquet time on postoperative opioid consumption after ankle fracture surgery. |
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