General Surgery — Flashcards

Sensation and pain are _____ in venous ulcers

Hint: Intact/Not Intact

Venous ulcers are generally found in the _____ region

Arterial ulcers are usually found on the _____

_____ is sudden decrease in limb perfusion that threatens limb viability that has developed < 2 weeks

What is the first line investigation for arterial ulcers? _____

Pulses are _____ in arterial ulcers

Hint: Present/Absent

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

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

There are 2 types of chronic limb ischaemia in peripheral arterial disease: - _____ - Critical limb ischaemia

There are 2 main types of peripheral arterial disease: - _____ (1) - Chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (intermittent claudication & critical limb ischaemia) (2)