Arteries vs veins
What type of blood do arteries carry
oxygen - rich blood
what is intermittent claudication
pain in the calf when walking that stops with rest
What tool is used to check weak peripheral pulses?
Doppler ultrasound
What is the most common cause of PAD?
Atherosclerosis
What position helps relieve PVD symptoms?
Elevating the legs
what type of blood to veins carry
oxygen poor blood (deoxygenated)
What are the "5 P's" of poor circulation?
Pain, Pulse, Pallor, Paresthesia, Paralysis
What test tells us if there’s a clot in the body?
D-dimer
Where are PAD ulcers usually located?
Toes, tops of feet, lateral ankles
What is a common color of the skin in PVD?
Brownish or yellowish
which vessels have valves
veins
What does swelling in one leg, redness, and warmth suggest?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
What is the normal grade for a pulse?
2+
What skin temperature is common in PAD?
Cool
Where are PVD ulcers usually located?
Medial ankle or lower leg
which are under higher pressure? arteries or veins?
arteries
What color changes are seen in Raynaud's disease?
White, blue, then red in response to cold/stress
What is the edema grading scale from 1+ to 4+ based on?
How deep the dent is and how long it lasts
What does PAD pain feel like?
Sharp, cramping pain that improves with rest
What is the pain like in PVD?
Dull and achy
which is the exception to the artery/vein oxygen rule?
pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs
What does dry, punched-out sores on toes usually indicate?
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
What should you never put on a patient with critical PAD?
Compression stockings
What leg position helps PAD symptoms?
Dangling the legs
What is the usual temperature of the legs in PVD?
Warm