title: Vascular injuries.
abstract: Decisive management of peripheral vascular trauma will maximize patient survival and limb salvage. Diagnosis rests upon an acute clinical awareness, supplemented by the appropriate use of noninvasive techniques and contrast radiography. Priorities must be established in the management of associated injuries, and delay must be avoided when ischemic changes are present. Early surgical consultation is essential.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000792:Angiography; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000293:injuries*; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019838:Neck Injuries; D010388:Pelvis / Q000293:injuries; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D014465:Ultrasonics; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy