A 62-year-old woman with embolic femoral artery occlusion is facing a delay before circulation can be restored. To minimize ischemic injury, the following is/are true:
A. Increased oxygen saturation is beneficial
B. Injury will continue during reperfusion
C. Low collateral flow is more harmful than no flow
D. Concern regarding reperfusion injury should not delay revascularization
Answer:B
A 62-year-old woman with embolic femoral artery occlusion is facing a delay before circulation can be restored. To minimize ischemic injury, the following is/are true:
A. Increased oxygen saturation is beneficial B. Injury will continue during reperfusion C. Low collateral flow is more harmful than no flow D. Concern regarding reperfusion injury should not delay revascularization