Introducing the Tourniquet Secure Shorts
A sensible solution for tourniquet application
Used for lower extremity procedures, our Tourniquet Secure Shorts (TSS) replace the standard “too small” piece of stockinette or cotton cast padding typically used in tourniquet application. The garment is donned by the patient in the pre-operative area. Once in the OR, simply place the tourniquet in the desired location over the TSS and fold the distal end of the garment back to secure the tourniquet in place.
Tourniquet application becomes an efficient, 1 person job, saving time for the surgeon and freeing nursing personnel for other important tasks. Patient experience also improves with the modesty that the shorts provide. It’s just better!
Testimonials
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"I had the privilege of trialing the Tourniquet Secure Shorts (TSS), and the impact was immediate. Tourniquet application was significantly faster, especially on patients with larger thighs, and I didn’t need my assistant’s help in securing the tourniquet. That efficiency freed my assistant to move on with the next stage of setup, streamlining our workflow. The TSS locked the tourniquet in place without slipping and consistently shaved 30–45 seconds off pre-op prep—which over the course of a busy day in the OR is significant. Patients appreciated the added modesty during what can be a stressful time, which was an unexpected but meaningful benefit. It’s rare that a new piece of equipment in medicine delivers such an immediate and tangible impact, but the TSS absolutely did. I look forward to making it a part of my regular practice."
Amrit Vinod, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon
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"As a Circulator, I get excited about products that make a patient's surgical experience more comfortable. In most cases, a tourniquet is applied while the patient is still awake. These shorts bring an extra layer of protection and a bit more dignity to the patient while genitals/redundant skin is pulled away from tourniquet site to facilitate application. Compared to a traditional stockinette sleeve, these shorts offer much better skin coverage to prevent skin breakdown that can occur when a tourniquet becomes in direct contact with the skin."
Aline Pause Baker, RN BSN CNOR
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"The Tourniquet Secure Shorts are a fantastic product. Not only do they cut down on the time and effort needed to put on a tourniquet, they also do a better job of preventing the tourniquet from sliding down. Patient’s really seem to like them because they are comfortable and offer an added layer of modesty, since we have the patient’s put them on before coming into the OR."
Bryan Curnutte, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon