Maximum tourniquet time for upper limb is
1/2 hour
1 hour
1.5 hours
2 hours
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
Vascular surgery