lymphatics OSCE Flashcards
what does a large and tender lymph node indicate
infection (faster process)
large and non tender lymph node?
lymphoma (slower process)
what is treatment zone 1
thoracic inlet down to thoracoabdominal diaphragm
treatment zone 2
abdominal diaphragm down to pelvic diaphragm
contraindicaitons for lymphatic treatment
metastatic cancer fever broken bones dislocations osteoporosis (relative) caution if lowered cough reflex
what can indicate infection in a lymph node?
warm
red
large and tender
why is virchow’s lymph node enlarged in intra-abdominal cancer
its supraclavicular on L side
abdomen –> deep visceral –> cisterna chili –> thoracic duct –> VIrchow
where is the epitrochlear node and what can it indicate and how
superior/ posterior to medial humeral epicondyle
enlarged in secondary syphilis
name 7 abnormal findings of lymph node
large irregular hard red tender/ painful fixed warm
what position is patient in to examine the inguinal nodes
supine w/ frog leg position
what order do you treat the zones of treatment in
thoracic abdominal upper extremity lower extremity head and neck
what are the edges of the axillary diamond
apex scapula rib (central/ medial) pectoral lateral aspect = along upper surface of arm = above apex
what could you use pre and post auricular treatments for
otitis externa
conjunctivitis
DPT to mov elymph from tongue/ lips, upper neck and jaw
suprahyoid and infrahyoid cricoid release
mandibular drainage: galbreath technique is indicated for
eustachian tube dysfunciton
lymphatic congestion in ENT or submandibular region
