Tourniquet test

A test done to check for the presence of certain blood diseases, or for scurvy.


A test used to determine pain thresholds or, alternately, capillary fragility. A blood pressure cuff is inflated sufficiently to occlude venous return. It is kept in place for a set time. The anesthetic effect, or the impact on skin integrity, is subsequently assessed.


 


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