Compression Therapy

Question 1

This compression bandage provides high resting pressure; low working pressure

Answer 1

Long stretch compression bandage

Question 2

This compression bandage provides low resting pressure; high working pressure.

Answer 2

Short-stretch compression bandage.

Question 3

This compression bandage is more appropriate for edema and lymphedema.

Answer 3

Short-stretch compression bandage

Question 4

Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
1. For what?
2. Promotes what?
3. UE pressure
4. LE pressure
5. Pressure Difference
6. Progression of Pressure?

Answer 4

For edema, residual limb reduction
Promotes venous return
UE: 50-60 mmHg
LE: 60-70 mmHg
Pressure difference: 20 mmHg
Progression: 10 mmHg

Question 5

Contraindications to Pneumatic Compression Therapy

Answer 5

Arterial Insufficiency
Active Cellulitis
DVT

Question 6

1. is a specialized therapy for lymphatic circulation.
   Integral element in treating lymphedema and various types of edema.
2. Enhances what?
3. Benefits?
4. Redirects what?

Answer 6

1. Manual Lympathic Drainage
2. enhances lymph capillary activity via gentle skin stretching.
3. Benefits include increasing lymphangion contractions and transport capacity
4. Redirects lymph flow towards collateral vessels and uninvolved lymph regions.

Question 7

Exercise Therapy

Answer 7

Calf Raises
Ankle Pumps
Walking
Leg Raises
Bicycle Leg Exercise
Leg Circles
Resistance Training

Question 8

Indications of Exercise Therapy

Answer 8

Arterial wounds
Venous wounds
Neuropathic wounds
Lymphedema and edema

Question 9

Contraindications of Exercise Therapy

Answer 9

History of DVT
Acute local infection
CHF
Cor Pulmonale
Acute dermatitis