BitaTruble
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Joined: 1/12/2006 From: Texas Status: offline
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~FR~ I've also been told about the 15 - 20 mins time frame but I have no idea how it came into existance. There isn't any scientific evidence (which I can find) that it should be a rule of thumb and I'm one of those folks who have to research things for myself and I like cold, hard facts. You might find this article useful. Tourniquets I have worn clothespins for a few hours at a time several (dozen) times in my life with no adverse effects. That said, like most things I do, I practice moderation, so I don't wear clothespins for two hours every day. What the effects may be in the long term, I have no idea and I would be hard pressed to believe there have been any serious studies done on this particular issue. You might want to consider changes to placement or things of that nature if it's of concern to you. Otherwise, just enjoy and be willing to suffer the consequences of your choices if it comes down to that.
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