Lymph Interventions

Question 1

Complete decongestive therapy

Answer 1

Lymphedema patient will have to do this several times in life

Manual lymphatic drainage, compression, exercise, etc.

Question 2

Wrapping technique

Answer 2

Distal end should be tighter to promote flow

Question 3

Intermittent pneumatic compression

Answer 3

No more than 45 mm Hg

Question 4

Manual lymph drainage

Answer 4

Massage to decrease extremity edema

Perform on upper extremities prior to lower extremities

Proximal segments first, but massage distal to proximal