Procedurer Compression is the treatment that heals venous leg ulcers; everything else is supportive. But the same compression applied to a limb with arterial insufficiency…

…only in claudication, but before every compression treatment of a leg ulcer and as a risk marker in diabetes and known atherosclerotic disease. An ABI…

…of cancer, heart failure, obesity, type 2 diabetes and physical inactivity. The increased use of computed tomography (CT), and improvements in CT techniques, have increased…

…back and arm supported, legs uncrossed, no conversation Cuff width ≥ 40% of the upper arm circumference — a cuff that is too narrow gives a falsely…

…to place the limb electrodes more proximally (closer to the trunk): leg electrodes are placed proximally on the thighs and arm electrodes are placed proximally…

…normally 950–1150 mL/min Haemodynamic profiles in shock Type CO SVR CVP/PCWP ScvO₂ : : : : : : : : : Hypovolaemic ↓ ↑ ↓ ↓ Cardiogenic ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓…

…with poor circulation, above all the lower leg in a patient with peripheral arterial disease or diabetes — the wound may not heal. Over superficial nerves…

…symptoms. 4. Blood pressure every second minute and on symptoms. 5. Ask actively about chest pain, breathlessness and leg fatigue; have the patient rate exertion

…examination until the position of the placenta is known. Recent gynaecological surgery. Preparation and equipment An examination couch with leg supports, and good, directable lighting…

…apply compression and a dressing. The knee The patient lies supine with the leg extended and the quadriceps relaxed. The superolateral approach has the highest…