Vascular wounds reading

Question 1

Critical limb ischemia

Answer 1

serious condition that occurs when blood flow to the hands feet or legs is severely reduced due to a blockage in the arteries

chronic Form of peripheral artery disease

Question 2

difference between macrocirculation and microcirculation

Answer 2

macrocirculation refers to the flow of blood through large blood vessels, like arteries and veins

Microcirculation refers to flow of blood through the smallest blood vessels, including arterials, capillaries and manuals within tissues were actual exchange of nutrients and waste occurs between the blood and cells

Question 3

Most common causes of peripheral artery disease

Answer 3

artherosclerosis

diabetes
Blood clots
Infection

Question 4

wet gangrene

Answer 4

occurs when bacteria infect tissue that has already been compromised by poor blood flow leading to swelling blistering foul-smelling drainage and a rapid spread up infection