General Surgery — Flashcards

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

Oral _____ can be used to improve healing in venous ulcers

The management of acute limb ischaemia is dependent on the cause, but follow the _____ approach

Sensation and pain are _____ in venous ulcers

Hint: Intact/Not Intact

Pulses are _____ in arterial ulcers

Hint: Present/Absent

Pulses are _____ in venous ulcers

Hint: Present/Absent

Arterial ulcers are usually found on the _____

_____ ulcers are caused by peripheral arterial disease

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

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