DSA: Heme-Lymph Cases and Techniques (Huzij)

Question 1

Lymphatic pump technique (LPT) enhances both the _______ and increases _______

Answer 1

uptake of lymph into the terminal lymphatics …..thoracic duct lymph flow rate

Question 2

Osteopathic Philosophy states that improved lymph flow cleanses the __________ that may adversely affect cellular activity and predispose tissue to dysfunction and disease

Answer 2

interstitial space of blood cells, particulate matter, exudates, toxins, and bacteria

Question 3

Studies show that LPT enhances the _____ which is vital for the control of _____.

Answer 3

innate immune system _____acute disease

Question 4

It is unlikely that splenic LPT releases leukocytes directly into lymphatic circulation but rather stimulates _______ via the venous system

Answer 4

the release of splenic leukocytes directly into the blood

Question 5

LPT has been shown to enhance the _____ to vaccine antigens.

Answer 5

adaptive immune response

Question 6

Splenic pump and hepatic pump techniques are probably contraindicated in ______ or any patient who may have a ______. The approach must be used with caution if at all in pts with ______ and an associated risk of dissemination or chronic infections that have a risk of _____.

Answer 6

Infectious mononucleosis pts….a fragile hepatosplenomegaly……overwhelming bacterial infections……reactivation

Question 7

LPT is contraindicated in pts with ______.

Answer 7

Certain circulatory disorders (embolism, venous obstructions, hemorrhage) or coagulopathies (including pts on anticoagulants)

Question 8

Peds with infections: LPT may transiently _______; this is a ____ response to treatment and _____ may not be necessary depending on the level and duration.

Answer 8

increase the child’s fever…..normal….treatment of the fever