Peripheral Vascular Examination

Question 1

What steps are involved?

Answer 1

Introduction
Inspection
Palpation

Question 2

Inspection

Answer 2

Inspect both limbs and between toes Skin
-Colour
Ulcers
Hair

Question 3

Palpation

Answer 3

• temperature
• Pulses- radial, carotids, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibialis, dorsalis pedis (front foot near toe)
• Cap refill time

MUST SIT DOWN WHEN FEELING KNEE