Journal of vascular nursing : official publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular Nursing
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Extracavitary vascular injuries involving the cervical area and the extremities constitute about 50% of all vascular injuries. Initial evaluation and resuscitation of patients with vascular injuries should follow standard Advanced Trauma Life Support protocols. ⋯ Postoperative nursing care focuses on the entire patient including the detection of early complications of vascular repair. Recent advances in transportation, resuscitation and operative techniques have lead to a decrease in mortality and morbidity.