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Acute limb ischaemia Flashcards

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what is Acute limb ischaemia

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severe, symptomatic hypoperfusion of a limb occurring less than two weeks

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causes of Acute limb ischaemia

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thrombus - rupture of atherosclerosis, embolism - AF, vasospasm - raynauds, trauma, compartment syndrome

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signs of ALI

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Pale, pulseless, painful, paralysis, paraesthesia, perishingly cold

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investigations of ALI

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FBC, U&E, blood group and save, clotting profile, ECG

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management of ALI

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thrombus (angiography and bypass surgery), embolus
(embolectomy or on table thrombolysis), amputation

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