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
2
Q
which anticoag do you give preop
A
IV heparin unless contraindicated (H induced thrombocytopaenia)
3
Q
what operative procedure do you perform
A
embolectomy-perc (better-fogarty catheter) or open
thrombotic-arterial bypass