Vascular Status Examination

Question 1

Vascular Status - Inspection

Answer 1

• General
• Hands (Cap Refill)
• Radial, Ulnar and Brachial Pulses
• Allen’s Test
• Blood Pressure
• Eyes
• Mouth
• Carotids
• Abdomen
• Legs

Question 2

Vascular Status Examination - Palpation

Answer 2

Aorta, Femoral, Popliteal and Foot Pulses
Check Sensation, Capillary Refill.

Question 3

Vascular Status Examination - Auscultation

Answer 3

Carotids, Subclavian, Aorta, Femoral

Question 4

Venous Insufficiency Examination - Conclusion

Answer 4

Buergers Test
ABPI
Thank the Patient and ask them to redress.

Question 5

Buerger’s Test

Answer 5

Elevate the patient’s legs to 45 degrees and wait two minutes then dangle over the edge of the bed and observe the return of blood flow.

Question 6

How to Calculate ABPI?

Answer 6

Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
Highest systolic BP in ankles by highest systolic BP in arms.