Tourniquet‐induced common peroneal nerve injury in a pediatric patient after knee arthroscopy – raising the red flag. Issue 9 (20th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saw, Kah Ming; Hee, Hwan Ing
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 9(2017)
• Page Start: 1438
• Page End: 1440
• Publication Date: 2017-07-20
• Subjects: Awareness -- children -- equipment -- guideline -- orthopedic surgery -- safety; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1060
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Peripheral nerve injury following the use of arterial tourniquets is a rare but potentially debilitating complication. Further education on the safe and appropriate practice of tourniquets is imperative to reduce the incidence of tourniquet‐related complications. Abstract : Peripheral nerve injury following the use of arterial tourniquets is a rare but potentially debilitating complication. Further education on the safe and appropriate practice of tourniquets is imperative to reduce the incidence of tourniquet‐related complications.