Optimizing the Bloodless Surgical Field in Limb Surgery

Question 1

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Complete removal of blood from the limb (exsanguination) prior to occluding the blood flow is important because:

Choose the best answer:

A: To prevent intra-vascular clotting of stagnant blood during surgery

B: To avoid post-operative embolization of the lung and brain when the tourniquet is removed

C: To facilitate very dry field and minimize cauterization

D: All of the above