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Acute arterial occlusion of the lower extremity.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8507583     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Acute arterial occlusion of the lower extremity occurs when blood supply from the lower limbs is abruptly cut off. Prompt evaluation and treatment are required to prevent irreversible damage. Differentiation between embolic and thrombotic sources is needed to initiate appropriate therapy. Although different types of occlusion require similar preoperative and postoperative considerations, the specific treatments vary. With a thorough understanding of the causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, and nursing management of acute arterial occlusion, the nurse can assist in the prevention of potentially severe complications.
Authors:
L Butler; V Fahey
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of vascular nursing : official publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular Nursing     Volume:  11     ISSN:  1062-0303     ISO Abbreviation:  J Vasc Nurs     Publication Date:  1993 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-07-15     Completed Date:  1993-07-15     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9014475     Medline TA:  J Vasc Nurs     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  19-22     Citation Subset:  N    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Arterial Occlusive Diseases* / diagnosis,  nursing,  therapy
Humans
Leg / blood supply*
Thrombolytic Therapy

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