title: Blue toe syndrome.
abstract: Taking a precise history from a patient who presents with a "bruised" toe in the absence of trauma requires sharp assessment skills and an investigative nature. Looking beyond the obvious in an otherwise healthy appearing individual calls for knowledge of many different disease processes including blue toe syndrome. Rapid identification, proper diagnosis, and correct medical and nursing management are essential for a positive outcome.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hart
mesh_terms: D004617:Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010351:Patient Discharge; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014859:Warfarin