tourniquet in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for tourniquet in the English»Spanish Dictionary

tourniquet [Am ˈtərnəkət, Brit ˈtʊənɪkeɪ, ˈtɔːnɪkeɪ] N

tourniquet

torniquete m

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tourniquet in the PONS Dictionary

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A tourniquet is then applied around the upper thigh to compress the superficial veins but not too tight as to occlude the deeper veins.

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If direct pressure fails, a tourniquet should be used in the case of severe hemorrhage that can not be controlled by direct pressure.

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The band is named for the tourniquet, a surgical device for arresting hemorrhage by compression of a blood vessel.

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Controlling external bleeding through application of direct pressure, elevation, hemostatic dressings, and tourniquets.

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He was careful not to sever the arteries before attaching an improvised tourniquet.

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Emergency care services implementing routine tourniquet use, especially in the civilian setting, should exercise caution and ensure that training is adequate for optimal results.

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He then applied a makeshift tourniquet, hid the key to the safe behind some luggage, and fell unconscious.

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A tourniquet was put in place and an amputation was performed rapidly.

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In worst-case scenarios, thoroughly constricting tourniquets have been applied to bitten limbs, completely shutting off blood flow to the area.

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In this procedure, the involved toe is first anesthetized with a digital block and a tourniquet applied.

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