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Diagnosis of DVT
Venography
Diagnosis of PE
Pulmonary angiography and D-Dimer
S/S of arterial insufficiency
Intermittent claudication, pain at rest, pale to dependent, dull to bright red color, takes on
environmental temperature, diminished to absent pulses, no edema, skin is shiny
S/S of venous insufficiency
Chronic dull ache that progresses throughout the day, normal to cyanotic, normal skin
temperature, edema present, pulses normal, statis dermatitis, flaky, dry, scaly skin
S/S of varicosities
Dark purple-blue veins, "twisted", swelling, achy/heaviness in legs, worsened pain after standing
S/S of DVT
Swelling, muscle tenderness, pain in calf muscle, warmth, fever, tachycardia
Modifiable risk factors for arterial insufficiency
Smoking, obesity, hypertension, cholesterol, DM, sedentary lifestyle
Nonmodifiable risk factors for arterial insufficiency
, Age, gender, race, genetics
S/S of emphysema
Pink puffers, barrel chest, pursed lip breathers, distant quiet breath sounds, wheezes, pulmonary
blebs on radiograph
S/S of chronic bronchitis
-generalized cyanosis
-"blue boaters"
-R side HF
-JVD
-crackles
-expiratory wheezes
S/S of asthma
--wheezing
--chest tightness
--SOB
--coughing fits
CURB-65
Risk stratification for community acquired pneumonia
1) Confusion
2) BUN>19
3) RR>30
Latest 2026
Diagnosis of DVT
Venography
Diagnosis of PE
Pulmonary angiography and D-Dimer
S/S of arterial insufficiency
Intermittent claudication, pain at rest, pale to dependent, dull to bright red color, takes on
environmental temperature, diminished to absent pulses, no edema, skin is shiny
S/S of venous insufficiency
Chronic dull ache that progresses throughout the day, normal to cyanotic, normal skin
temperature, edema present, pulses normal, statis dermatitis, flaky, dry, scaly skin
S/S of varicosities
Dark purple-blue veins, "twisted", swelling, achy/heaviness in legs, worsened pain after standing
S/S of DVT
Swelling, muscle tenderness, pain in calf muscle, warmth, fever, tachycardia
Modifiable risk factors for arterial insufficiency
Smoking, obesity, hypertension, cholesterol, DM, sedentary lifestyle
Nonmodifiable risk factors for arterial insufficiency
, Age, gender, race, genetics
S/S of emphysema
Pink puffers, barrel chest, pursed lip breathers, distant quiet breath sounds, wheezes, pulmonary
blebs on radiograph
S/S of chronic bronchitis
-generalized cyanosis
-"blue boaters"
-R side HF
-JVD
-crackles
-expiratory wheezes
S/S of asthma
--wheezing
--chest tightness
--SOB
--coughing fits
CURB-65
Risk stratification for community acquired pneumonia
1) Confusion
2) BUN>19
3) RR>30
