medical_student:lower_extremity_pathway
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Lower ext path:
Prior to OR: transition to heparin at time of consult, eval for CTA vs angio
Day of OR: Hct 25-27
POD2: Start dangle protocol (unless in frame)
POD3: Out of ICU, Q2hr checks
Denver Health:
Wong Lower Extremity Pathway:
- Bedrest with leg elevated for 5 days
- POD5 (or anytime not on the weekend) begin dangle protocol
- Dangle: POD5 5 min TID; POD6 10 min TID; POD7 20 min TID, then home
- No wrapping or compressing of leg during dangle
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