Peripheral Vascular System
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| Arteries-High Pressure | Temporal, Carotid, Brachial, Ulnar, Radial, Femoral, Popliteal, Dorsalis Pedis, Post-tibial
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| Veins-Closer to Skin Surface | Jugular, Superficial (deep in arms & legs)
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| Lymphatics | Retrieves excess fluid from tissue spaces and returns it to the bloodstream.
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| Superficial Nodes Located: | Head and Neck, Axillary, Epitrochlear (Arm, by elbow), Inguinal (Groin)
**Children's nodes will be prominent until puberty.
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| Subjective Data Assessment | Legs cramps, Skin changes on arms & legs, Swelling, Lymph node enlargement or lymphadenopathy.
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| Objective Data Assessment | Inspect for venous insufficiency.
Arterial insufficiency (arteriosclerosis & atherosclerosis)
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| Allen Test | Adequate circulation to hand. Press radial/ulnar arteries until pallor. Release and wait to return to pink.
Continuous monitor of blood flow.
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| Homan's Sign | **Not used in assessment anymore. Can break off a DVT and cause an PE.
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| CMS Checks | Circulation, motion and sensation. For pulses and capillary refill.
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| Anti-embolism stockings per order | Prevent DVT's.
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| Arterial leg ulcers | Shiny skin. Can open up blockage. Sometimes need amputation.
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| Venous leg ulcers | Everything's pooling. Brown skin. Need compression and elevation.
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