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Q: Why do you do neurovascular observations?
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What are neurovascular observations?

Neurovascular Obs is a used to examine a limb/s post trauma (fracture, burns or surgery). It examines the colour, warmth sensation and movement of the limb and if any one is not present it may indicate a compplication, such as Compartment syndrome a case where the nerves in the limb is impaired and if not detected early may need amputation of the affected limb. Therefore, Neurovascular obs are used to prevent this syndrome. Ongoing observation is vital to prevent this. Assessing the limb for warmth, colour (capillary refill which should be below 3 secs), sensation by having the patient look away while you touch a part of them limb and ask the patient if they can feel it and also asking the patient to move the digits or flexing if appropriate.


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What is the difference between quantitive and qualitive observations?

Quantitative observations are observations that can be precisely measured. Qualitative observations, meanwhile, are subjective observations that are based on the characteristics of what is being observed.


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