HAIR THREAD TOURNIQUET SYNDROME

Authors
LIOW RYL BUDNY P REGAN PJ
Citation
Ryl. Liow et al., HAIR THREAD TOURNIQUET SYNDROME, Journal of accident & emergency medicine, 13(2), 1996, pp. 138-139
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Emergency Medicine & Critical Care","Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Journal of accident & emergency medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
13510622
Volume
13
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Pages
138 - 139
Database
ISI
SICI code
1351-0622(1996)13:2<138:HTTS>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Tourniquet of hair and thread fibres may become tightly wrapped around a child's digit. The resultant ischaemia may lead to tissue necrosis and autoamputation. Experience with two patients is reported. The need for prompt recognition and complete removal of all fibres is stressed . The possibility of non-accidental injury should be born in mind.