Abstract
Thorough vascular evaluation in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery is essential. Extensive diagnostic workup, optimization of distal perfusion, and a comprehensive plan for perioperative care of the patient affected by peripheral vascular disease are presented to illustrate appropriate management by the entire surgical team.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 17-26 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Perioperative Nursing Clinics |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2011 |
Keywords
- Angiography
- Diabetes
- Foot surgery
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Toe pressure
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medical–Surgical