Day 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Lymphedema classifications are?
A
Primary and secondary
2
Q
Lymphedema stages are defined by?
A
Level of fibrosis (and skin changes)
3
Q
General absolute contraindications include
A
Acute infection Acute cardiac edema - severe unmedicated CHF - severe HTN or crisis Acute bronchitis Acute renal failure Acute DVT
4
Q
General relative contraindications include
A
Bronchial asthma
Hx of controlled hypertension
Malignancies
5
Q
Absolute abdominal contraindications
A
Pregnancy Aortic aneurysm in abdominal region Post DVT - abdominal area Radiation fibrosis, radiation cystitis Inflammatory conditions of intestines CHF Age - Children under 12
Pain - Unexplained
Abdominal surgery (1year) - recent
Illus - blockage of intestines/paralyzed sections of small intestin
Dysmenorrhea
Diverticulitis/diverticulosis
6
Q
Relative abdominal contraindications
A
Age old and young
Menstrual period
7
Q
Absolute compression contraindications
A
Acute cardiac edema
Arterial diseases
Spasticity
Acute infections
8
Q
Relative compression contraindications
A
RSD/CRPS
Diabetes
Cardiac arrhythmia - CHF Hypertension Age Malignant lymphedema Paresis/paralysis/decreased sensation
