EDEMA Flashcards
what is edema
it is excess fluid that has accumulated in skin and subcutaneous tissue
what causes edema
=increase in net filtration
increase vascular hydrostatic pressure
decrease oncotic pressure
increase vascular permeability
=compulsory retention of sodium and water by kidney
=efficiency of venous and lymphatic flow
=regulation of capillary flow
which area is edema common at
lower extremities
types of edema
local
generalized
regional
which type of edema associated with CHF
generalized edema or bilateral lower ext
can be caused by
=diet
=toxic exposure
=illicit drugs, smoking and alcohol
=chronic liver disease
=renal failure
=endocrinopathies i.e thyroid disorders
sign, symptoms and causes of acute or onset edema
Anaphylaxis
major weight changes
new meds
chest discomfort
heart failure
change urine output
abdominal swelling
hist of smoking
hist of injection
physical examination
vital signs
=relative hypotension cirrhotic liver disease and cardiogenic shock
=hypertension renal disease
sign for chronicity on skin
hemosiderosis
lymphostatic verrucosis
venous static ulcers
non pitting edema includes
=lipedema chronic disorder of adipose tissue and lymphatic dysfunction
=myxedema * boggy edema*
=elephantiasis
=angioneurotic Demea
what shows suspected or known chronic liver disease
ascites
spider angiomata
palmar erythema
parotid enlargement
caput medusae
asterixis = tremor of hands when bent upward in extended arm
generalized delirium
what is hemoroids
it is a congestion and increase in blood pressure often cause swelling of veins in anus
sudden change in person’s mental function
delirium
tremor of hands when bent upward in extended arm
asterixis
what are common causes of localized edema
gout
rheumatoid disease
radiation
angioedema
localized malignancy
