Edema Flashcards
1
Q
Edema
A
Fluid in the tissues
2
Q
Volume measurements
A
Limited to distal extremities
3
Q
Circumferential measures
A
Measure above and below landmark
Document it specifically
Measure 2x
4
Q
Pitting edema
A
Push and hold 3 sec 1 barely detectable 2 slight indentation15 sec to rebound 3 deeper indentation 30 sec to rebound 4 more than 30 sec to rebound 0 is normal
5
Q
Waist circumference is linked to CVD
A
Measure at umbilicus
Men @ risk if more than 102 cm
Women @ risk if more than 88cm
