[Tourniquets - systemic side effects].

Authors

Pelle Gustafson

Published in

Lakartidningen. Volume 123. Nov 10, 2026. Epub Nov 10, 2026.

Abstract

The increasing knowledge about and use of tourniquets in civilian acute care has led to two potential problems. The first is the risk of overuse, i e that a number of tourniquets are applied that never were needed. The second is that a tourniquet, whether needed or not, has to be removed. The removal of a properly applied tourniquet is a far riskier situation than just »releasing it«. Until now, Swedish guidelines for safe removal have been missing. In this issue of Läkartidningen, Östman et al present recommendations on how to plan for and how to remove a tourniquet. Both local and systemic side effects are discussed.

PMID:
43006818
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 10 Nov 2026.

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