Write a 4-5 page paper on anatomy and physiology of the selection of amputation sites, using APA style, with three good references. Please follow the page limits.
The first part of this paper must describe how amputation surgery is performed and the importance of doing the surgery.
Include information concerning which patients are routinely referred for evaluation. Include at least three reasons for referrals for performing an amputation determination.
Please also include information concerning which patient population most commonly in danger of amputation surgery.
To aid in this process, select at least three vascular references related to Laser Doppler or TCPO2 testing.
The second focus of this paper is to explore duplex testing protocols and procedures related to determining the amputation level (TCPO2 and laser Doppler) and the impact on the patient?
How is the duplex exam performed and interpreted?
A definition of patient symptoms and psychological issues after surgery.
Explain how the diagnosis is made and discuss diagnosis accuracy.
Please include interpretation guidelines.
Common complications
Long term patency issues
Do we really need to be able to determine amputation levels in the vascular lab?