Amputation
CHAPTER 25 Amputation Cynthia Christensen OBJECTIVES 1. Identify risk factors for amputation. 2. Identify early interventions to reduce the risk for amputation. 3. List postoperative interventions for decreasing secondary complications….
Vascular Trauma
CHAPTER 24 Vascular Trauma Michelle Tinkham First Edition Author: Isobel Green OBJECTIVES 1. Recognize the significance of vascular injuries in the community and identify the characteristic physical signs and symptoms…
Lymphedema
CHAPTER 23 Lymphedema Patricia A. LewisM. Eileen Walsh OBJECTIVES 1. Describe normal lymphatic flow. 2. Identify criteria used to diagnose primary and secondary lymphedema. 3. Describe medical and surgical management…
Superficial Thrombophlebitis and Deep Vein Thrombosis
CHAPTER 19 Superficial Thrombophlebitis and Deep Vein Thrombosis Melody HefflineM. Kate Schmidt First Edition Authors: Kim Zurat and Karla Mees OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the clinical significance of superficial and deep…
Aneurysmal Disease
CHAPTER 13 Aneurysmal Disease Victoria R. LatessaAnne Aquila OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the anatomy and physiology relevant to aortic aneurysms and aneurysmal disease. 2. List appropriate diagnostic tests relevant to the…
Diabetic Foot Management
CHAPTER 22 Diabetic Foot Management Robyn StraussCynthia Christensen OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus that leads to the formation of foot problems in this patient population. 2. Identify…
Pulmonary Embolism
CHAPTER 20 Pulmonary Embolism Michelle TinkhamPatrica A. Lewis First Edition Authors: Patricia A. Lewis and Karla Mees OBJECTIVES 1. List three risk factors for pulmonary embolism. 2. Discuss methods of…
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
CHAPTER 18 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Tiffany Street First Edition Author: Catherine Wiegand OBJECTIVES 1. Define thoracic outlet syndrome. 2. Differentiate between neurogenic, arterial, and venous symptoms. 3. Discuss conservative medical…
Vascular Diagnostic Studies
CHAPTER 5 Vascular Diagnostic Studies Patricia A. LewisMarie Rossi First Edition Author: Patricia A. Lewis OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the purpose and clinical indications for invasive and noninvasive vascular diagnostic examinations….
Buerger Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans)
CHAPTER 16 Buerger Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans) Rita C. Clark OBJECTIVES 1. Define the pathophysiology of Buerger disease. 2. Identify three diagnostic criteria for Buerger disease. 3. Identify the major risk…
