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For an UE thrombosis which veins are affected more?
a) Superficial
b) Deep | a) Superficial. Superficial veins are effected the most |
Thrombi in the UE are usually caused by? | An indwelling venous catheter or PICC line |
What is Paget-Schroetter Syndrome? | Effort induced thrombosis of the UE. This can happen do to anatomical factors, repeated motion or extrinsic compression of the subclavian or axillary vein. |
Which fore arm artery can be used for CABG? | The radial artery can be used for CABG. |
Which superficial vein in the UE is usually the biggest? | The cephalic vein, in most of the population, is the largest superficial vein. |
What two tests are used to determine if a patient has an intact palmer arch? | 1) The Allen Test
2) PPG Test |
What is the minimum size a vessel diameter can be to be considered to be used for a graft? | The minimum vessel diameter is 2.5mm. |
What are the signs and symptoms of an UE thrombosis? | -Pain and swelling of the UE
-Possible shortness of breath, chest pain, or pulmonary embolism
-Dilated superficial veins in the UE
- Local erythemia and/or a palpable cord
-Difficulties with an indwelling catheter |
What are the three superficial veins in the arm? | 1) Basilic
2) Cephalic
3) Median cubital |
What is normal UE venous flow for the proximal veins? | -Phasicity
- Pulsatility which os more prominent in the vessel close to the heart |