Edema

Question 1

If a patient is suspected of having ascites, what is the first step in diagnosis?

Answer 1

Paracentesis

Question 2

If the hydrostatic pressure is off in the body, what are some common causes?

Answer 2

• clots
• cuts
• cancer
• compression
• CHF
• cirrhosis

*bottom line–> something is causing a blockage

Question 3

What are some common causes that change the oncotic pressure of the body?

Answer 3

• cirrhosis
• nephrosis
• gastrosis–> malnutrition

Question 4

What is the main difference in presentation with a patient who has an oncotic pressure change versus a vascular permeability problem?

Answer 4

Someone with an oncotic pressure change will have edema GLOBALLY/EVERYWHERE.

Someone with a vascular permeability problem will have LOCALIZED edema.

Question 5

Systemic inflammation that can lead to edema can be caused by what two main diagnoses?

Answer 5

• sepsis

- pancreatitis

Question 6

What are some causes of vascular permeability leading to edema?

Answer 6

• infection
• autoimmune
• cancer
• trauma

Question 7

An overbuild of fluid from sepsis or pancreatitis can lead to _____, damage in the lungs, leading to prolonged stay in the ICU.

Answer 7

ARDS