Vascular surgery Flashcards
1
Q
What are the signs of an acute limb threatening ischaemic limb?
A
The 6 P's Pulseless Painful Pale Paralysis Paraesthesia Perishingly cold
2
Q
Definitive management of an acute limb threatening ischaemic limb?
A
Surgical embolectomy
If this fails, on table thrombolysis may be required.
If the limb is non viable then amputation may be required.
