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The document discusses the dangers and complications of using a tourniquet during surgery. Some key complications mentioned include nerve injury, post-tourniquet syndrome, intraoperative bleeding, skin damage, and tissue ischemia distal to the cuff. Nerve injury is the most common complication, especially to the radial nerve during upper limb surgery. Post-tourniquet syndrome can cause swelling, stiffness, color changes, and numbness in the limb following release of the cuff. Precautions like proper cuff si
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- cmonman
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