Compression Flashcards
two types of pressure involved in capillary filtration pressure
hydrostatic, osmotic
compression increases blank pressure
hydrostatic
we swell because the blank is broken and the guts spill out
cell membrane
compression is the application of a blank force that increases external pressure on the body or a body part
mechanical
compression improves blank balance and modifies blank formation
fluid, scar tissue
compression improves blank circulation
venous/lymphatic
increased hydrostatic pressure in the interstitial space will limit the blank of fluid from tissues
outflow
compression indications
edema, dvt, venous ulcers
presence of abnormal amounts of fluid in the extracellular tissue spaces in the body
edema
edema has a blank osmotic and hydrostatic pressure inside and outside the tissue
equal
hydrostatic pressure increases for each cm below the blank
atrium
calf pressure when contracted
200 mm Hg
calf pressure without contraction
10-30 mmHg
edema inflammation in the veins is very common
phlebitis
fluid flows in lymphatics due to increased blank pressure inside vessels
osmotic