Intermitt. Compression Flashcards
Joint aspiration is also known as _____ing.
draining
Lymphedema is swelling that takes place where?
outside the joint
_______ needs to be combined with compression to help push fluids out.
elevation
Lymph vessels are more concentrated on the medial/lateral side of limbs.
medial
what force will act against swelling drainage?
gravity
Subcutaneous layers and skin are more/less resistive than deeper tissues like muscle lymph drainage.
less
Edema normally accumulates where?
superficially
What is the mechanism of intermittent compression in relation to swelling?
It pushes swelling from a place of high pressure to a place of lower pressure
Common upper extremity compression pressures are at __-__mm/hg.
30-60
Common lower extremity pressures are measured at __-__ mm/hg.
40-80
What pressure (in mm/hg) is a good starting point for compression?
30mm/hg
Shorter on-off times will create what type of effect?
a massage effect
Longer on-off times create an environment for what type of therapy?
pressure therapy
A recommended on-off timetable is __ sec on and __ sec off.
30 and 30
Results can be seen in just __ minutes.
10
