Tourniquet usage when implanting?
I have noticed in all the videos of magnetic implants that it bleeds quite a bit and if you are doing it to yourself that can make things difficult.
Is there any reason to not use a tourniquet around your forearm/wrist or finger? When my implants come I plan on doing it one handed to myself and am looking for any reason a tourniquet should not be used.
Is there any reason to not use a tourniquet around your forearm/wrist or finger? When my implants come I plan on doing it one handed to myself and am looking for any reason a tourniquet should not be used.
Tagged:
Comments
Steve Haworth implanted my magnet and he didn't use a tourniquet. I'm kind of curious why. Let us know your results.
I plan on making a small hole with a scapel followed by pushing a 2.8-4.0mm diameter pointed metal rod through to the area I want the magnet to sit. I think having rod rather than a follow needle should make for faster recovery. The fibers shouldn't be so messed up from the hollow center. Instead they will be pushed aside. I know they use a similar technique on spinal blocks, where the hole on
The needle is on the top so there is no hole in front.
Insert and suture may be difficult doing this myself, especially if there is a lot of blood still. I'll try to have a friend there and see if they will video tape it.