Why Not Life Limb? Vasopressor Use in Intensive Care Unit Patients the Cause of Acute Limb Ischemia.

Acute limb ischemia (ALI) of the upper extremity is a rare yet severe condition in intensive care unit (ICU) patients that generally leads to amputation. The aim of this study is to determine risk factors for development of upper extremity limb ischemia in ICU patients requiring vasopressor support. This is a retrospective study conducted from 2010 to 2015.