Ankle-Brachial Index for Diagnosis of Arterial Injury in Penetrating Extremity Trauma.

Ankle-Brachial Index for Diagnosis of Arterial Injury in Penetrating Extremity Trauma. Acad Emerg Med. 2021 Feb 09;: Authors: Benabbas R, deSouza IS Abstract Penetrating extremity trauma (PET) is a common cause of arterial injury in the United States. PET can result in amputation, wound infection, venous thromboembolism, need for surgical interventions such as fasciotomy, and death. The diagnosis of arterial injury in patients with PET has been the subject of debate with differing recommendations by professional society and major trauma guidelines (Table 1). PMID: 33560575 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Accident and Emergency Nursing - February 9, 2021 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Benabbas R, deSouza IS Tags: Acad Emerg Med Source Type: research