Tissue ischemia and nerve damage are serious complications that may result from immobilization in a cast or from traction. The five Ps of vascular impairment can be used as a guide when assessing for neurovascular problems. What are the 5 Ps?
What will be an ideal response?
pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, paralysis (in any order)
The 5 Ps of vascular impairment are assessment for pain, pallor (paleness), absence of pulse, (pulselessness), paresthesia (absence of feeling), and paralysis (inability to move the extremity).
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