HOW GOOD ARE YOUR CIRCULATORY ASSESSMENT SKILLS
Updated 12 /25
Dear nurses,
If the patient in your care had a fracture of an extremity and a plaster cast
was put in place, would you know how to check for good circulation?
Here are some helpful tips:
was put in place, would you know how to check for good circulation?
Here are some helpful tips:
- always follow MD orders
- circulation checks of the fingers /toes for pulses, warmth and color
- check for movement, swelling and pain
- document and report an increase in swelling, loss of sensation and coolness.
These are warning signs of poor circulation.
These are warning signs of poor circulation.
- typically, elevation of the affected limb on pillows, help to reduce swelling.
Poor circulation may occur for a number of reasons.
The patient in heart failure, is at risk for stroke.
Myocardial infarction
A MI (myocardial infarction ) is also known as a heart
attack. It results from obstruction to blood flow. Fatty
deposits may cause this.
Death of the heart muscle surrounding the obstructed
blood vessel will result. Symptoms such as lack of oxygen,
shortness of breath and chest pain will occur.
Diabetic Retinopathy
This condition affects the blood vessels in the eye.
Poor vision and possible blindness may result from
leaking and weakening of the blood vessels.
Poor vision and possible blindness may result from
leaking and weakening of the blood vessels.
The consequences of poor circulation
The patient who has heart failure,
is also at risk for stroke or renal failure.
The diabetic patient is also at risk for stroke.
is also at risk for stroke or renal failure.
The diabetic patient is also at risk for stroke.
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