…the dorsum of the foot lateral to the extensor hallucis longus tendon. Measure in the same way as on the arm. 4. Posterior tibial artery —…

…Femoral and popliteal arteries, involved in approximately 80–90%. Tibial and peroneal arteries, involved in approximately 40–50%. Distal disease is particularly common in older…

…compression The ankle brachial index measured with Doppler determines whether compression may be applied at all, and if so at what pressure. Palpable foot pulses…

…disease — a risk of osteomyelitis and poor healing. Check the ankle brachial index and the foot status before any procedure on a toe. Critical ischaemia…

…waves. The transducer is held with one hand and its position and angle are adjusted to send ultrasound waves through structures to be visualized. Ultrasound…

…uterus to the left. Consider tilting the patient at a 15–30° left lateral angle to relieve pressure on the major vessels. A large uterus…

…an angle of 30–45 degrees , directed proximally along the course of the artery. 4. When pulsatile blood appears in the hub: lower the angle…

…more expensive and stiffer to mould Elastic bandage Holds the slab in place; wound on without tension Tepid water, plastic gloves, plaster scissors, cast saw…

…oxygen, and the ability to lay the patient down. Injection Needle Angle Maximum volume per site : : : : Deltoid, adult 23–25 G, 25 mm 90° 1…

…features include: An interarterial course between the aorta and pulmonary artery A slit like orifice A high origin Acute angle take off An intramural course…