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A limb can survive without blood circulation for about 4-6 hours before irreversible damage occurs.

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What are the dangers of cutting off circulation?

Loss of blood flow to the limb.


I have a fear that I'm going to cut off my blood circulation to a limb what's it called?

If you cut off circulation you are cutting off the blood supply which will cut off all oxygen as well and the limb will start to die.


Why do your limbs tingle if your sitting for too long?

because you arent getting active and your blood slows down circulation and then your limb will go numb


How long does it take to cut your circulation off before you loose a limb?

When you can feel the heart beat in the area where circulation is being cut off, and/or the limb turns slightly a different color.


Why cold water could bring blood pressure down?

When your extremities are exposed to cold temperatures the body protects core temperature by cutting off blood circulation to that limb. This decrease in blood circulation to the area causes increased respiratory rate, increased muscular tension which leads to shivering, increased heart rate, and increased blood pressure.


Explain why you should not take a blood pressure in a patient who has lessened circulation in his or her arm?

Taking blood pressure is not recommended on a limb with an IV because it can cause the vein to blow, resulting in a new IV line needing to be inserted. You can take a blood pressure on an IV limb when there is no other choice but try to do it far away from the IV site. If the IV is at the wrist/hand use the upper arm, if it's at the elbow use the lower arm close to the wrist.Good Luck I hope this helps.


What is a sentence for the word limb?

1.) We can measure his heart rhythms, take his blood pressure and even amputate a limb.


How long can a arm be without blood flow before damage?

Damage to tissues can occur after just a few minutes without blood flow. Without oxygen and nutrients delivered by blood, cells begin to die rapidly. Limb damage can be irreversible if blood flow is not restored within a few hours.


Regions of collateral circulation in upper extremity?

The major regions of collateral circulation in the upper extremity include the axilla, the shoulder joint, and the elbow joint. These areas have an intricate network of arteries and anastomoses that can provide alternative routes for blood flow in case of blockages or occlusions in the main arteries supplying the upper extremity. This collateral circulation is essential for maintaining adequate blood supply to the tissues of the upper limb in case of vascular compromise.


What is the main vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the upper limb?

The main vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the upper limb is the subclavian artery. This artery branches off from the aortic arch in the chest and continues into the upper limb where it gives off smaller branches to provide blood supply to the arm and hand.


What can affect a pulse oximetry reading?

Factors that can affect a pulse oximetry reading include:bad circulation, shock, cardiac arrestanemiataking your blood pressure at the same time in the same limbDirty sensors on the machinenail polishexcess ambient lightan environment cold enough to affect blood flow through the limb


What joints heal faster then others?

The Upper limb heals faster than the Lower limb, this is because there is more blood flow at the Upper, so basically where there is more blood the faster they heal.