Prolonged transitory paralysis following application of a pneumatic tourniquet on the upper arm

Authors
Savvidis, E Parsch, K
Citation
E. Savvidis et K. Parsch, Prolonged transitory paralysis following application of a pneumatic tourniquet on the upper arm, UNFALLCHIRU, 102(2), 1999, pp. 141-144
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
UNFALLCHIRURG
ISSN journal
01775537 → ACNP
Volume
102
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
141 - 144
Database
ISI
SICI code
0177-5537(199902)102:2<141:PTPFAO>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
A case of paralysis in a youth lasting 7,5 months caused by application of a tourniquet is described. The paralysis was induced by the brief applicati on of excessive cuff pressure. The function of the arm nerves returned spon taneously.