University of Alberta Rural North General Surgery Study Material
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI):
SBP Ankle (dorsalis pedis and post-tibial a) / SBP brachial pulse
(higher of two arms)
Normal - 1
Claudication - 0.5-1
Rest pain, tissue loss - <0.5
Non-healing ulcer <0.3
If using doppler need to do so for all sites. Take best reading from DPA or PTA for each leg. Take highest reading from either arm to give single reading for each leg.
If using doppler need to do so for all sites. Take best reading from DPA or PTA for each leg. Take highest reading from either arm to give single reading for each leg.
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