Peripheral Vascular Flashcards
1
Q
LE stasis dermatitis
A
“Brawny” non-pitting edema
due to: chronic venous insufficiency, high pressure in capillary beds
2
Q
Homan’s sign
A
test for DVT
passive dorsiflexion of foot- positive= calf pain
neg test doesnt rule out DVT
3
Q
Thompsons test
A
squeeze calf
foot will extend when squeeze calf
checking for achilles rupture
4
Q
compression test
A
special test when concerned for DVT- making sure something else isnt going on
this is testing for fx
