RT Book, Section
A1 Perdomo, Marisa
A1 Hamm, Rose L.
A2 Hamm, Rose L.
SR Print(0)
ID 1162982644
T1 Lymphedema
T2 Text and Atlas of Wound Diagnosis and Treatment, 2e
YR 2019
FD 2019
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781260440461
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1162982644
RD 2024/04/25
AB CHAPTER  OBJECTIVESAt  the  end  of  this  chapter,  the  learner  will  be  able  to:Differentiate  between  the  components  of  the  lymphatic  and  the  venous  system.Relate  the  function  of  each  lymph  system  component  to  the  formation  of  lymphedema.Diagnose  lymphedema  according  to  cause,  pathophysiology,  and  stage.Differentiate  between  lymphedema  and  chronic  venous  insufficiency.Define  the  components  of  Starling's  Law  and  describe  their  role  in  lymphatic  flow.Select  the  appropriate  compression  therapy  for  a  patient  with  peripheral  lymphedema.Design  an  exercise  program  for  a  patient  with  lymphedema.Discuss  the  principles  of  manual  lymphatic  mobilization,  as  well  as  the  indications  and  contraindications.Educate  patients  on  skin  care  and  strategies  to  prevent  recurrent  lymphedema  complications.