Varicose veins exam Flashcards
1
Q
What are the steps in a varicose veins examination?
A
Inspection
Special tests
2
Q
What should you look for in the legs when inspecting?
A
Varicosities Venous eczema Oedema Lipodermatosclerosis Haemosiderin Venous ulceration Scars Identify SFJ Abdomen
3
Q
What special tests should you do?
A
Cough test Tap test Trendelenburg test Perthe's test Doppler test
4
Q
What is the cough test?
A
Put finger on SFJ and ask patient to cough
Palpate for thrills
5
Q
What is the tap test?
A
Put finger on SFJ and put finger of other hand on varicosities in long saphenous vein distribution
Tap on SFJ and if incompetent will feel transmitted percussion wave in varicosities further down leg
