| Title： | the expert consensus of tourniquet for total knee arthroplasty |
| Edition： | Original |
| Classification： | Experts consensus |
| Field： | Diagnosis and Treatment |
| Countries and regions： | China |
| Guidelines users： | Joint surgeons and nurses |
| Evidence classification method： | Improved Delphi Evidence Grading Method |
| Development unit： | the second affiliated hospital of harbin medical university |
| Registration time: | 2023-11-17 |
| Registration number： | PREPARE-2023CN925 |
| Purpose of the guideline: | Tourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty has become a controversial topic. There are several benefits and downsides associated with tourniquet use.However, there is currently a lack of expert advice or consensus on the application of tourniquets in total knee arthroplasty.This consensus will summarize the evidence for and against tourniquet use and provide an evidence-based approach to help guide surgeons in their own practices. |
