DVT Flashcards
1
Q
What is a DVT?
A
Blood clot in the deep veins of the leg
2
Q
What are the symptoms of a DVT?
A
- Persistent discomfort
- Calf tenderness
3
Q
Signs?
A
- Warmth
- Erythema
- Unilateral limb swelling
4
Q
Risk factors?
A
- Age
- Tissue trauma
- Venous stasis
- Obesitiy
- Smoking
- Cancer
- Hereditary
- Pregnancy
- Contraceptive pill
- Hypercoagulability
5
Q
What is the next step after examination?
A
- Probability assessment
- Blood test
- Ultrasound
6
Q
What is tested for in the blood test?
A
- D dimer
- If high points to blood clotting
7
Q
What is a d dimer?
A
- Product of the clotting cascade
8
Q
What drug should be administered?
A
- LMW Heparin
- Fondaparinux
9
Q
What other method can be used to reduce the liklihood of DVT in immobile legs?
A
- Anti embolism socks
10
Q
What is post phlebitic syndrome?
A
Complications following a DVT
11
Q
What are examples of post phlebitic syndromes?
A
- Swelling
- Discomfort
- Pigmentation
- Ulceration
12
Q
What pulmonary condition can be caused by DVT (NOT PE)?
A
- Pulmonary hypertension
13
Q
What is an example of an inherited thrombophilia?
A
- Factor V leiden
