Allen's test is used to diagnose:
Ref: Bailey and One's Short Practice of Surgery 25th EditionExplanation:Allen's testIt is a test for the patency of the radial artery after insertion of an indwelling monitoring catheter. The patient's hand is formed into a fist *nd the ulnar artery is compressedcompression continues while the fist is opened.If blood perfusion through the radial artery is adequate, the hand should Hush and resume its normal pinkish coloration.Adsonks testIt is the loss of the radial pulse in the arm by- rotating head to the ipsi lateral side with extended neck following deep inspiration.It is seen in thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Palmar arch insufficiency
Superior vena cava syndrome
Coarctation of aorta
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