General Surgery — Flashcards

The ischaemia in acute limb ischaemia can arise from a _____ or embolus (e.g. secondary to atrial fibrillation)

What is the first-line management of venous ulcers?\n_____

What are the initial investigations for acute limb ischaemia (peripheral arterial disease)? _____

Arterial ulcers will have a _____ Buerger's test

Pain relief for acute limb ischaemia is _____

Management of arterial ulcers involves treating the underlying cause which is _____

Sensation and pain are _____ in venous ulcers

Hint: Intact/Not Intact

_____ (peripheral arterial disease) presents with pulseless, pallor, pain, paraesthesia, paralysis, perishingly cold

Interpretation of ankle brachial pulse index: _____ = indicates severe disease 0.5-0.8 = indicates moderate/severe peripheral arterial disease 0.81-1.0 = indicates mild peripheral arterial disease 1.0-1.4 = indicates normal vessels > 1.4 = indicates calcified vessels (they are incompressible)

What is the final-line management of severe PAD or critical limb ischaemia? _____