Get Peripheral Vascular Examination Mark Scheme 2020-2025

The Peripheral Vascular Examination Mark Scheme is a vital tool for assessing competencies in vascular examinations. This guide will help you navigate the process of filling out this mark scheme online with clarity and ease.

Follow the steps to complete the mark scheme efficiently.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the document for completion.
2. Begin by washing your hands, ensuring cleanliness before the examination.
3. Introduce yourself to the patient and explain the purpose of the examination clearly.
4. Gain the patient’s consent for the examination before proceeding.
5. Position the patient comfortably and ensure that they are adequately exposed for the assessment.
6. Perform a general inspection of the patient to note any immediate concerns.
7. Inspect the hands for abnormalities or signs of vascular issues.
8. Compare the temperature and capillary refill time of both hands to identify discrepancies.
9. Assess the radial pulse for rate, rhythm, and check for radio-radial delay.
10. Palpate the brachial pulse and offer to record the patient’s blood pressure.
11. Conduct a thorough assessment of the carotid pulse through both palpation and auscultation.
12. Carefully inspect the abdomen for any pulsatile masses.
13. Palpate the aorta to check for abnormalities.
14. Auscultate the aorta to detect any abnormal sounds.
15. Inspect the lower limbs for signs of vascular issues.
16. Perform a gross motor assessment of the lower limbs to evaluate function.
17. Assess and compare the temperature of both lower limbs.
18. Check the capillary refill time in both lower limbs to gauge perfusion.
19. Palpate the femoral pulse and assess for any radio-femoral delay.
20. Auscultate the femoral pulse for abnormal sounds.
21. Palpate the popliteal pulse and, if necessary, auscultate it.
22. Palpate the posterior tibial pulse to assess lower limb circulation.
23. Palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse for further examination of foot circulation.
24. Summarize your findings accurately to reflect the assessment.
25. Suggest any appropriate further investigations, such as Buerger’s test.
26. Offer a differential diagnosis based on your findings.
27. Finally, save your changes, and if required, download, print, or share the completed form.

Complete your necessary documentation online with confidence.