Peripheral Vascular & lymphatic

Question 1

What are the components of the peripheral vascular and lymphatic exam?

Answer 1

Inspect and Palpate arms for colour, size, lesions, temperature, turgor, edema, clubbing (profile sign)

Palpate pulses: radial and brachial for rate, rhythm, elasticity, force)

Check epitrochlear node

Inspect legs for colour, size, lesions, trophic skin changes, hair distribution, venous pattern & size, ulcers

Measure calf circumference if there is asymmetry

Palpate temperature of feet and legs

Palpate inguinal nodes

Palpate pulses: femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis for rate, rhythm, elasticity, force)

Check for pretibial edema

Assess for colour changes