Evidence Browser: Variable: MultipleLevelArterialInjuries

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Variable:MultipleLevelArterialInjuries
Description:

The level of arterial injury is catagorised into four anatomical zones: Iliac (includes common and external iliac arteries), Femoral (includes common and superficial femoral arteries), Popliteal, and Tibial (includes peroneal, anterior tibial and posterior tibial). Multiple level arterial injuries are defined as arterial injuries in more than one anatomical zone. The lower limb arteries supply oxygenated blood to the lower limb. Injuries to these vessels at multiple anatomical levels may compromise the lower limbs blood supply and result in tissue ischaemia.

Distribution:Discrete
States:
  • No
  • Yes
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    Child Variables:

  • MultipleLevelArterialInjuries DegreeOfIschaemia
  • MultipleLevelArterialInjuries VascularPatency
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