Lymphedema Flashcards
1
Q
which type of lymphedema is more common?
A
secondary lymphedema- due to node removal, trauma, infection, cancer, etc.
2
Q
name the stage of lymphedema: lymphedema disappears after the limb has rested in elevation for several hours.
A
stage 1
3
Q
name the stage of lymphedema: lymphedema doesn’t reduce by elevating the limb and the tissue becomes harder and pits
A
stage 2
4
Q
name the stage of lymphedema: “elephentiasis” is characterized by an extreme degree of swelling, thickening of the skin, and production of wart-like protrusions
A
stage 3
5
Q
what are lymphotomes?
A
drain areas of the body
6
Q
what are watersheds?
A
divisions between lymphotomes
7
Q
what are some self-clearing techniques?
A
towards heart
light touch
skin streth
