Tourniquet Maximum Duration — FRCA Final MCQ
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Correct answer: C — 2 hours
Evidence supports up to 2 hours with acceptable limb salvage. Beyond 2h: significant irreversible ischaemia risk. Don't remove pre-hospital — convert to definitive haemostasis surgically. Document application time.
Reference: ATLS – 2018 – Haemorrhage control; RCEM – 2023 – Tourniquet guidelines