From: Tourniquet induced ischemia and changes in metabolism during TKA: a randomized study using microdialysis
Tourniquet (n = 31)
Non tourniquet (n = 31)
Mean
SD
Age (yrs)
68,3
8.4
68.2
7.8
Sex m/f
16/15
17/14
BMI
25.1
2.0
25.2
2.5
Operation time (min)
69.5
5.3
71.3
4.5
Cuff pressure mmHg)
250
Ischemia duration (min)
74.4
3.7