Acute Limb Ischaemia Flashcards

1
Q

what is a complication of ALI

A

Myoglobinuria-want to do urine alkanilisation (add diuretic)
muscles necrose
myoglobin is nephrotoxic

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2
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which anticoag do you give preop

A

IV heparin unless contraindicated (H induced thrombocytopaenia)

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3
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what operative procedure do you perform

A

embolectomy-perc (better-fogarty catheter) or open

thrombotic-arterial bypass

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