"Tourniquets" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Devices for the compression of a blood vessel by application around an extremity to control the circulation and prevent the flow of blood to or from the distal area. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D014111
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E07.926
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Tourniquets" by people in Profiles.
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An Analysis of Conflicts Across Role 1 Guidelines. Mil Med. 2022 03 28; 187(3-4):e263-e274.
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Characterizing pediatric supermassive transfusion and the contributing injury patterns in the combat environment. Am J Emerg Med. 2022 Jan; 51:139-143.
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A Descriptive Analysis of Battlefield First Responder and Combat Lifesaver Interventions during the Role 1 Phase of Care. Med J (Ft Sam Houst Tex). 2021 Jul-Sep; (PB 8-21-07/08/09):25-30.
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Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism After Adolescent Knee Arthroscopy. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Mar; 39(3):125-129.
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Damage Control Resuscitation in Prolonged Field CareDamage Control Resuscitation in Prolonged Field Care. J Spec Oper Med. 2018 Fall; 18(3):109-119.
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Junctional Tourniquet Use During Combat Operations in Afghanistan: The Prehospital Trauma Registry Experience. J Spec Oper Med. 2018 Summer; 18(2):71-74.
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Minimizing Blood Loss and Transfusions in Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Knee Surg. 2018 Aug; 31(7):594-599.
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Prehospital analgesia with ketamine for combat wounds: a case series. J Spec Oper Med. 2014; 14(4):11-17.
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Special topics. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2012; 20 Suppl 1:S94-8.
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Measuring venous insufficiency objectively in the clinical setting. J Vasc Nurs. 2008 Sep; 26(3):67-73.