Edema Flashcards
0
Q
Majority of the lymph system drains where?
A
Into thoracic duct. Everything except right arm, shoulder and side of head.
1
Q
Edema
A
Local or general accumulation of fluid in interstitial tissue space.
AKa dropsy.
Inflammation (histamine release), systemic disease, lymphatic blockage.
2
Q
Lymphodynamic edema
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Results from low plasma protein, which can be from starvation, burns.
3
Q
Dependent Edema
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Dependent on gravity.
4
Q
Pitted Edema
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Pressure leaves persistent depression. Boggy.
Results from chronic conditions.
5
Q
CIs for Edema
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Infection
Parasites
