physiotherapy of lymphoedema Flashcards
what does prevent the lymphatic flow to not get backward?
valve
precollectors are?
Lymphatic Capillaries
the lymph nodes are
____ in body, _____ head/neck
600, 300
lymph fluid less dilute than plasma
true or false?
false more dilute
lymphostatic edema is?
Mechanical Insufficiency
High-flow edema, high-volume insufficiency
A high load placed on the lymph system exceeds its capacity
will cause?
Dynamic Insufficiency - lymphodynamic
Congenital deficit in number or size of lymph nodes and/or pathways is primary causes of edema
true or false?
true
Chronic swelling
Excessive tissue proteins
Fibrotic changes
Chronic inflammation
Infections – cellulitis
Skin changes – “peau d’ orange?
are related for?
Sequallae
Latent, sub-clinical condition
Swelling not evident despite impaired lymph transport
are related to stage 2 of lymphedema
true or false?
false, stage 0
what are the signs of stage 1 lymphedema?
Completely & spontaneously reversible
Soft, pitting edema
Little to no fibrosis
Skin easily pinched & moved
at which stage the lymphedema is irreversible?
stage 2
Elephantiasis is which stage of lymphedema?
stage 3
what are the treatment phases ?
Phase 1 – Active Intervention
Phase 2 – Self-Management
for the measurements should be taken after the walking when the swelling at its lowest
true or false?
true
what are the Decongestive Therapy for lymphoedema?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
Compression Bandaging
Exercise
Skin care – patient education
Compression Garments
