Acute loss of perfusion distal to occlusion of major arteries due to an embolus (air, fat, amniotic fluid) that migrates to point of occlusion or a thrombus (most common; intrinsic p...
The 6 Ps:
Pain: diffuse distally; crescendo in nature; most common symptom in embolism; not alleviated by change of position
Pulselessness: pedal pulses subject to observer...
Initial treatment: hemodynamic stabilization (volume resuscitation, maintenance of end-organ perfusion, correction of cardiac arrhythmias) and pain management
Immediate treatment: thrombolysi...
I74.9 Embolism and thrombosis of unspecified artery
I74.3 Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the lower extremities
I74.5 Embolism and thrombosis of iliac artery
I66.9 Occlusion and stenosi...
6 Ps (pain, pallor, paresthesia, poikilothermia, pulselessness, and paralysis) raise suspicion for arterial disease.
Arteriography helps confirm the diagnosis and extent of disease.
Earl...
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FIGURE 28-17 (A) Ulcers resulting from arterial emboli. (B) Gangrene of the toes resulting from severe arterial ischemia. (C) Ulcer from venous stasis.
FIGURE 28-17 (A) Ulcers resulting from arterial emboli. (B) Gangrene of the toes resulting from severe arterial ischemia. (C) Ulcer from ...