Vascular Flashcards
1
Q
What is this?
How can it be confirmed and rationale for this
What are the management priorities
A
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens
Confirm via:
US lower limb - non compressable deep veins, no variance tp doppler pulse vein
CT Venogram - assess clot burden and degree of clot. Map for intervention
Management
Analgesia - dose and route
Anti cogulation heparin infusion with loading
Vascular surgery for embolisation