Maximum tourniquet time for upper limb is: (A) 1/2 hour, (B) 1 hour, (C) 1.5 hours, (D) 2 hours
Answer is D. Excessive tourniquet time causes both local pressure and distal ischaemic effects, with nerve damage and even compament syndrome Torniquets should usually be let down after 1 hour unless close to the end of a procedure They can be reinflated after 5-10 min for a fuher hour Torniquets time for upperlimb : 1 hour Maximum tourniquet time for upper limb: 2 hours Ref: Bailey and love 25th edition Pgno : 206-207