Tourniquets

The difference between smooth and textured tourniquets comes down to slip and grip. When a smooth rubber, or similar smooth material (eg. a smooth tourniquet), is applied to a dry surface, the smooth rubber provides more friction than a surface textured...

The appropriate tourniquet length should be selected to fit the circumference of the limb that the blood draw is being performed on. To ensure that enough extra material remains to properly tie the tourniquet, select a tourniquet that is at least two...

Latex can be found in more than 2,000 products used in healthcare settings, despite the fact that around 4.3% of the general population and 12% of healthcare workers globally, currently live with a latex allergy. Therefore, the presence of natural rubber...