Venous thrombosis - superficial or deep? Flashcards
1
Q
localized heat and erythema
A
superficial
2
Q
sudden onset of pain
A
both
3
Q
pain or tenderness, especially while walking
A
deep
4
Q
edema distal to occlusion
A
deep
5
Q
treat with elevation, warm compress, NSAIDs
A
superficial
6
Q
treat with bedrest, anticoagulants, slowly reintroduce walking
A
deep
7
Q
evaluate with ultrasound, D dimer, venography
A
deep
8
Q
no diagnostics needed
A
superficial
9
Q
D/c oral contraceptives
A
says superficial,
but I think deep too
