Vascular Injury Treatment
| Why it’s dangerous? | |
| Blood vessel injury causes abrupt cut-off in blood circulation of legs/hands leading to death of the body cells of particular limb. Any part of our body can not survive without blood supply beyond 4 to 6 hours. Little delay in vascular repair can cost patient with loss of limb or life. | |
| What are the symptoms / clinical presentation? | |
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| What if urgent treatment no taken? | |
| It’s a life & limb threatening emergency. If delayed, you may lose your leg/hand/life. Delay in treatment may increase risk of kidney failure also. So it’s better rush to a vascular surgeon as soon as possible. | |
| What to do next if I am suspecting injury to blood vessels in my legs/hand? | |
| Consult a Vascular surgeon for assessment immediately. Doctor will perform an ultrasound Doppler test/CT Angiography of injured limb & will explain you further course of treatment. | |
| What are the treatment options? | |
| Urgent repair (Connecting cut ends / bypass procedure) If patient comes late- Amputation |
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