peripheral vascular system Flashcards
allen’s test
tests arterial supply to hand. compress both radial and ulnar arteries then release one
a wave
rebound from right artiral systole
c wae
expansion of the underlying carotid a
v wave
filling of right atrium from system ceins while tricupside valve closes
when would you see prominent a wave
tricuspid stenosis, first degree av block,
when would you see absent a wave
a fib
when would you see large v waves
tricuspid regurgitation, constrictive pericarditis
what is pallor indicitive of
arterial occlusion
what is varicositiy and thrombosis indictive of
venous insufficieny
what is brownish discoloration or ulcers above malleolus indictive of
chronic venous insufficiency
what oes homan’s test for
assessment of venous thrombosis
how do you do homan’s test
flex knee slihglty and dorsiflex foot
what is positive for homan’s test
calf pain
what does trendelenburg test for
venous incompetence, locae incompetent values
how do you do trendelenburg test
pt supine, raise leg above heart
put pressure on medial aspect of thigh
have pt stand while mainting pressure on leg
