Lateral exposure of the proximal and distal peroneal artery without bone resection.

Surgical revascularization with distal bypass surgery is associated with good outcomes for chronic limb-threatening ischemia. The peroneal artery, the most-often preserved outflow vessel, is commonly reached through a lateral approach involving resection of the fibula. We present two different techniques for a lateral approach to the peroneal artery: the first by proximal exposure and the second by exposing the distal segment of the peroneal artery.

Evaluation of extracurricular internships in the adult's intensive care units.

Objectives: Students of Salvador - BA, Brazil were trained in critical care medicine by accomplishing extracurricular internships. This study aims to detect changes in attitude and interest of students who concluded these internships as well as the most frequent activities developed.

Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted with students who did extracurricular internships in adult intensive care units during the second semester of 2006.