A patient sustains a high voltage electrical injury to the upper extremity. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning peripheral perfusion to the injured arm?
A.	Evidence of peripheral ischemia would be evident within the first few hours after injury
B.	Physical signs of diminished blood flow include a progressive increase in the extremity’s consistency and a decrease in distal temperature
C.	A bedside escharotomy is an appropriate treatment
D.	An immediate fasciotomy performed in the operating room may be necessary
Answer:B
A patient sustains a high voltage electrical injury to the upper extremity. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning peripheral perfusion to the injured arm?
A.	Evidence of peripheral ischemia would be evident within the first few hours after injury B.	Physical signs of diminished blood flow include a progressive increase in the extremity’s consistency and a decrease in distal temperature C.	A bedside escharotomy is an appropriate treatment D.	An immediate fasciotomy performed in the operating room may be necessary