compression Flashcards

1
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what is limb compression

A

mechanical agent that inc pressure on limbs - compression-decompression cycle

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2
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what are the therapeutic goals of limb compression

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improve arterial, venous and lymphatic circulation

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3
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exp laplace’s law

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inc in pressure = pumping effect

tension = pressure x radius of chamber and is inversely prop to thickness of wall

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4
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what are the forms in which compression is applied

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stockings, bandages and pneumatic compression

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5
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discuss the concept of pneumatic compression

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sleeve over limb where air inflates chambers = compression

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6
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compare SPC to IPC

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SPC - constant pressure; deprives BF to tissues since artery is compresses

IPC - intermittent; on off time or inflates and deflates; pumping effect = venous and lymph circulation

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7
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discuss how IPC improves fluid balance and circulation

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compressive force facilitates venous BF back to heart and lympahtic drainage to central areas = controls peripheral edema

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8
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discuss how IPC prevents DVT

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if immob - it can provide adequate BF to prevent accumulation of blood components

BUT DONT USE IF MAY DVT NA

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9
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discuss how IPC heal venous ulcers

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can heal grade 1 only - since better BF - better healing

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10
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relate hydrostatic pressure in interstitial space and extravascular pressure

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when hydrostatic psi inc in interstitial space = inc extravascular psi = edema

kaya compression can push back fluid in interstitial space back to BV or lymph veins

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11
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when do we use static compression

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when there is severe edema = since makapal na talaga need ng static to get through; di na ma ccompress arteries since anlaki tlaga ng edema

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12
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discuss how SPC limit size and shape of tissue

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compression limits shape and size of edema if static

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13
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limiting size and shape of limb from static compression can be used on

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residual limb post-amputation

superificial burns

severe edematous limbs

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14
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discuss how IPC inc tissue temp

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not rlly inc but more of insulator preventing release of heat

or depends on air being pumped if hot or cold

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15
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how does IPC control scar formation

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if heated air is used it can control scar formation - breaks down the collagen

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16
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indications of compression

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edema

lymphedema

prevention of DVT

venous stasis ulcers

residual limb shaping after amputation

control of hypertrophic scarring

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17
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how does edema usually occur

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either inc vascular hydrostatic or osmotic psi

venous or lymphatic insuff or obstruction

inc capillary permeability

inc plasma volume d/t NA and H2O retention

acute inflammation

airline travel

pregnancy

other medical conditions

18
Q

differentiate pitting vs non-pitting dema

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pitting - better and more effective to treat with IPC; indentation appears when pressed

non-pitting - indentation does not form since more proteins assoc with formation of fluid; harder to drain

19
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how does edema occur d/t vascular hydrostatic or osmotic psi

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either inc vascular hydrostatic or osmotic psi

high vascular hydrostatic psi = ppunta sa interstitial spaces

more proteins outside the BV = inc osmotic pressure that attracts fluid

20
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how does edema usually occur d/t venous or lymphatic insuff or obstruction

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insuff or blocked vessels = fluid does not flow back properly = accumulation or edema

21
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how does edema usually occur d/t inc capillary permeability

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easier for fluid to go outside

22
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how does edema usually occur d/t increased plasma volume due to Na+ and H2O retention

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inc plasma = inc hydrostatic psi in veins = fluid goes to interstitial space

23
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how does edema usually occur d/t acute inflammation

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could also result to edema

24
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how does edema usually occur d/t airline travel

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prolonged seating in long flights and reduced air psi - may cause DVT or reason why more fluid goes outside

25
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how does edema usually occur d/t pregnancy

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inc blood volume, alteration of smooth muscle tone or inc psi w/in veins

26
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how does edema usually occur d/t medical conditions

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if medical conditions cant be fixed be compression - bcs if inc venous return and compromised yung heart or liver or kidney - more problems

27
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what is lymphedema

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more of swelling cause by lymphatic fluid in interstitial space

28
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compare primary to secondary lymphedema

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primary - congenital probs in lymphatic system; Milroy’s

secondary - other conditions that affects LS; cancer, arthritis, venous insuff, infections

29
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causes of lymphedema

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hypoproteinemia and low serum albumin - attracts fluid to vessels so if low fluid tends to go out; osmotic psi

lymph obstruction

reduced physical activity

30
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exp appli of compression to post amputees

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to prepare stump for prosthesis - prevent change of shape due to edema

31
Q

compare hypertrophic vs keloid scar

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hypertrophic - raised ridge but does not extend beyond original wound

keloid - extends beyond

but both excessive scarring

32
Q

what type of scar is IPC effective

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hypertrophic - dec height and vascularity and inc pliability

33
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contraindications of IPC

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Heart failure or pulmonary edema

Recent or acute DVT, thrombophlebitis, or pulmonary embolism

Obstructed lymphatic or venous return

Severe peripheral arterial disease or ulcers d/t arterial insufficiency (ABI <0.8)

Acute local skin infection

Significant hypoproteinemia (protein levels <2 gm/dL)

Acute trauma or fracture

Arterial revascularization

34
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precautions of IPC

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Impaired sensation or mentation

Uncontrolled hypertension

Cancer

Stroke or significant cerebrovascular insufficiency

Superficial peripheral nerves

35
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adverse effects if IPC

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Aggravation of condition if excessive pressure is used

Aggravation of the underlying condition (ie heart, kidney or liver failure)

Too much pressure à impair arterial flow

36
Q

discuss resting vs working pressure in compression bandaging

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resting - exerted by elastic bandage

working - produced by active muscle pushing against inelastic bandage

37
Q

compression garment for anti embolism

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16-18 mmHg

38
Q

compression garment for modify scar after burns

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10-50 mmHg

39
Q

compression garment control scar tissue formation

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20-30 mmHg

40
Q

compression garment to control edema

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30-40 mmHg

41
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how long should compression garments be worn

A

ALL DAY EVERYDAY and should last for about 6 months or longer

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