Tourniquet injury in a Papuan snakebite victim
Trevett, A.J.; Nwokolo, N.; Watters, D.A.; Lagani, W.; Vince, J.D.
Tropical and Geographical Medicine 45(6): 305-307
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-3232 PMID: 8116066 Document Number: 410535
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.