Pathology
It is related to Arteriosclerosis Obliterans, defined as arteriosclerosis in which proliferation of the intima has caused complete obliteration of the lumen of the artery, is also known as atherosclerotic occlusive disease. Occlusive disease of the femoral and popliteal arteries usually occurs at the point at which the superficial femoral artery passes through the adductor magnus tendon into the popliteal space. Occlusion of these regions is also marked by intermittent claudication of the calf & foot that may radiate to the ipisilateral popliteal region and lower thigh. Occlusive disease of the aorta & iliac arteries, usually begins just proximal to the bifurcation of the common iliac arteries, causing changes in both of the lower extremities. Bilateral, progressive, intermittent claudication (pain, ache, or cramp in the muscles causing limping) is almost always present in the calf muscles and usually present in the gluteal and quadriceps muscles. The distance a person !can walk before the onset of pain is indicative of the degree of circulatory inadequacy (esp. 2 blocks or more is mild, 1 block is moderate, and 1/2 block or less is severe). The primary symptom may only be a se
-administer Anticoagulant : H.L. (1000mg 30 ml vi) IV Q8hr to prevent thrombus formation and to keep IV site patent Mobility impaired r/t trauma & surgical procedure AEB: asst. with amb., bed rest, surgery on both legs, cardiac rehab, asst. with oob, unsteady gait, passive exercises -monitor peripherial pulses Q 15-30 min. during the first 24-48 hr & then 1-2 hr after that with the Doppler.
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