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Tourniquet injury in a Papuan snakebite victim

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posted on 2024-06-03, 18:35 authored by AJ Trevett, N Nwokolo, David WattersDavid Watters, W Lagani, JD Vince
We report a case of snake bite complicated by tourniquet induced ischaemic damage and rhabdomyolysis causing acute renal failure. The case highlights the dangers of tourniquet use and of sudden release. We outline measures which can be taken to minimize morbidity in such patients.

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Journal

Tropical and Geographical Medicine

Volume

45

Pagination

305-307

Location

Chichester, Eng.

ISSN

0041-3232

Language

eng

Publication classification

CN.1 Other journal article

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1993, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing

Issue

6

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing

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