Thrombophlebitis

Question 1

Define thrombophlebitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of superficial / deep vein leading to formation of thrombus

Question 2

What are symptom picture of this conditions in the superficial stage?

Answer 2

Local tendernes
Usually small thrombus
Resolve without consequence

Question 3

What are sypmtom picture od deep vein thrombosis?

Answer 3

Fever
Dull , achy pain, heat , redness , edema distal to blockage
Pain with walking
Decrease dosalis pedis pulse

Question 4

What are medication maybe taken with dvt?

Answer 4

Anticoagulant( heparin)

Question 5

What are special test for this conditions?

Answer 5

Homan’s sign
Bf cuff
Girth measurment
Dopper ultrasonography

Question 6

What is appropreate tx time ?

Answer 6

Shorter tx

Question 7

What kind of pressure needed for tx?

Answer 7

Pressure modifications if on meds

Question 8

If client are dianosed and tx with meds what should therapist do,?

Answer 8

Do not treat the limps

Question 9

If not dx and you suspect client with this conditions what should u do?

Answer 9

Dont treat at all

Question 10

Client with Fracture what is appropriate for tx?

Answer 10

Dont treat either limp

Question 11

If clt no longer taking meds for dvt, what should therapist do before tx?

Answer 11

Get MD clearance