Select the True Statement About Application and Operation of the Pneumatic

Select the true statement about application and operation of the pneumatic tourniquet.

A) The tourniquet cuff should not overlap less than 3 inches or more than 6 inches.
B) The interval between inflation and deflation should be 5 minutes for every 60 minutes of tourniquet ischemia to minimize effects on muscle and nerves.
C) In a healthy person, inflation time for an arm should not exceed 30 minutes.
D) Pneumatic tourniquets are contraindicated in patients with bleeding tendencies.

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