Peripheral Vascular Examination OSCE - Clinical Skills - Dr Gill

Peripheral Vascular Examination OSCE - Clinical Skills - Dr Gill

In the cardiovascular examination, particularly in the case of an OSCE station, we conclude the examination often by stating that the examiner would want to perform:
- An ECG
- Check full blood count
- and "do a peripheral vascular examination

In this video, we demonstrate that oft-talked about, but comparatively less common examination.

Starting off, with the examination of the hands, the radial, brachial and carotid pulses. before moving down to assess for a AAA, checking the femoral and popliteal pulses, before wrapping up around the ankle with the posterior tibial and dorsalis pedis pulses

For completeness, the cardiovascular examination is demonstrated here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECs9O5zl6XQ&t=2s

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00:00 - Introduction and Overview
00:21 - Patient Identification
00:35 - Hand Examination: Visual Inspection and Pulse Check
01:23 - Blood Pressure Measurement
03:47 - Neck Examination: Visual Check and Pulse Listening
05:06 - Stomach Examination: Visual Inspection and Palpation
06:00 - Groin and Leg Vascular Check
07:12 - Foot Examination and Final Checks