Edema Flashcards
0
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Edema safety factors include
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Negative ISF pressure
-pressure could increase by 17mmhg before edema occurs
1
Q
Intracellular edema
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Areas of decreased metabolism
- failure of na/k pump
- inflammation
- inadequate nutrition
2
Q
Extracellular edema
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- increases renal retention of nacl and water
- increased Pc (capillary hydrostatic pressure)
- left ventricle failure leads to pulmonary edema
3
Q
Lymphatic obstruction
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Histamine
Vasodilaters
4
Q
decreased plasma proteins
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-promotes filtration
