CLINICAL-LOWER LIMB VASCULAR EXAMINATION

SUMMARY

1. Inspection - scars, amputation, atrophy, erythema, loss of hair, ulcers/wounds, discoloration.

2. Palpation - pitting edema, temperature, capillary refill, pulses, venous filling (if possible), test LL sensation.

3. Auscultation - abdominal, renal, femoral bruits.

4. Special tests - perform Berger's test, ABI, test urine for glucose.

Reference(s)

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Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. https://www.tg.org.au [Accessed 2021].