What is contraindicated for a patient performing Buerger-Allen exercises?
a. Lying on the stomach
b. Raising legs for 2 minutes until they blanch
c. Lowering the legs until the color returns
d. Keeping legs flat for 5 minutes and then repeat the exercise
A
Buerger-Allen exercises promote emptying of the blood vessels by gravity. Initially, lying on the back and elevating the legs will result in pallor, and then lowering the legs will allow color to return.
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