Leg Amputation Questions

What is the difference between an AKA and BKA?

What are some common indications for performing a leg amputation?

Where is the tourniquet placed? Why?

What item is placed under the tourniquet to prevent skin injury?

What antiseptics would the nurse use to prepare the skin for surgery?

What are the skin prep parameters for a leg amputation?

What is the max tourniquet time for surgery on the upper extremity? Pressure range?

What is the max tourniquet time for surgery on the lower extremity? Pressure range?

What item is used to exsanguinate the extremity prior to tourniquet inflation?

What direction is the extremity exsanguinated?