Manual tourniquet GMBU0 series

for general care

These devices are intended to be used in emergency situations, only once. However, the design of these devices is very reliable but adapted for a single use. To minimize the risks associated with the installation of a tourniquet (pressure), the maximum pressure possible the device is limited to 300 mmHg, controlled by a mechanical valve. The device is packaged individually – no sterile. Use of the device – Operating instructions Application of the arm cuff or lower limb cuff on the limb : • Before fitting the tourniquet: o check that the tourniquet to be fitted is of the correct size for the limb o check that the pocket of the tourniquet is sealed o check the quality of the Velcro and seams on the arm cuff / lower limb cuff • Position the arm cuff or lower limb cuff by wrapping the device around the limb upstream of bleeding area. • The device must be tightened up on the member prior to pressure. • The maximum pressure must be greater than 100 mmHg with respect to the blood pressure of the patient. • Without taking possible blood pressure, taking into account these indications on the labels of the devices. • Secure the whole by making a knot with the ribbon. • Record the date and time of tourniquet placed on the provided label • The maximum duration of tourniquet use is one hour (référence : J-P Estèbe / Annales Françaises d'Anesthésie et de réanimation 25 (2006) 330 - 332) Cleaning and disinfection Arm cuff and lower limb cuff are not to be reused, it is not expected protocol for cleaning and disinfection. It is for the institution to ensure that the device is not used again after use.