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. 2000 Mar 18;320(7237):764–767. doi: 10.1136/bmj.320.7237.764
Symptoms or signs Comment


Pain Occasionally absent in complete ischaemia
Pallor Also present in chronic ischaemia
Pulseless Also present in chronic ischaemia
Perishing cold Unreliable as ischaemic limb takes on ambient  temperature
Paraesthesia* Leading to anaesthesia (unable to feel touch on foot or hand)
Paralysis* Unable to wiggle toes or fingers