Distal Ischaemia
February 15th, 2021
Overview
Clinical Features
- Pain
- Pallor
- Pulselessness
- Paralysis
- Paraesthesia
- Poikilothermia
Causes
- Clotting
- Vasospasm
Prevention
- Avoid a limb with peripheral vascular disease
- Perform Allen's test before placing the cannula
- Reconsider need for arterial line
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