Acute limb ischaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Clinical Features
A
Pallor Perishingly cold Pulselessness Pain Paraesthesia Paralysis
2
Q
Causes
A
Thrombosis
Embolism
Trauma
3
Q
Investigations
A
Bloods: group and save, lactate for level of Ischaemia
ECG
Doppler ultrasound
Ct angiography
4
Q
Management
A
Surgical emergency
Initial: IV heparin, IV fluid, oxygen
Conservative: prolonged course of heparin, regular assessment
Surgical: embolectomy, thrombolysis, bypass
Long term: manage risk factors, OT/PT
