5 Early Warning Signs of a Vascular Occlusion

Diagnosing a vascular occlusion (VO) early is crucial for ensuring the best outcome for your patients. Unfortunately, I often witness clinicians making common mistakes that hinder early detection. These mistakes include misdiagnosing, delaying patient evaluations, and neglecting to educate patients about what is considered normal versus abnormal, leaving them unaware of potential warning signs.

So, in this episode I discuss 5 early warning signs of a vascular occlusion so you can make informed decisions and act quickly if necessary.

⭐EPISODE BONUS
In this episode I also break down the KEY steps you need to take to reduce your chance of experiencing a necrotic injury in your career as an injector.


00:00 Introduction
01:06 Pain during injection
01:56 Pallor
03:17 Livedo Reticularis
03:52 Post procedural pain
05:06 Blistering skin
06:13 BONUS TIP
08:30 Always check Capillary Refill
09:07 Educating patients is key