A reflection in times of pandemic: can the application of a tourniquet for blood collection still be considered a safe practice?
Carlos Hernani C. MarmolJ. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. 2021;57(1):1DOI: 10.5935/1676-2444.20210031 Dear editor, The year is 2021, but some issues seem to remain in the 1980s when the topic involves patient safety. The continuous and irresponsible tourniquet application in patients at the time of blood collection for laboratory tests(1) puts us on high alert in times of […]