Helpful OSCE Signs

Question 1

Varicous veins investigation

Answer 1

Colour flow duplex US

Question 2

Acute limb ischaemia six Ps

Answer 2

Pain
Pulesless
Paraesthesoa
Paralysis
Pain
Perishingly cold

Question 3

PAD investigation

Answer 3

ABPI
Imaging: Duplex US, MRI or CT angiography, catheter angiography
Bloods: Lipid levels, fasting glucose, FBCs, U and Es, Coagulation screeen
ECG

Question 4

CXR findings in HF?

Answer 4

ABCDE
Alveolar shadowing
B-lines
Cardiomegaly
Diversion of blood to upper lobes
Effusions