General Surgery — Flashcards

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

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

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

What is the first-line managment of venous ulcers? _____

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)

Pain with intermittent claudication is improved on _____

What is the initial assessment of peripheral arterial disease/intermittent claudication? _____

Patients with peripheral arterial disease should be supported and encouraged to stop _____ (CRUCIAL step in management)

What lifestyle management is given for peripheral arterial disease? _____

Features of critical limb ischaemia should include _____ pain and/or, ulceration, and/or gangrene