Lymphedema Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
List the primary types of Lymphedema | 1)Milroy's disease - presents @ birth 2)Lymphedema praecox - presents @ adolescence 3)Lymphedema tarda - presents after age 30 |
List the secondary types of Lymphedema (lymphatics damaged by:) | 1)Trama 2)Surgery 3)Infection 4)Obstruction by tumor 5)Radiation therapy 6)Obstruction by parasite 7)Paralysis of a limb 8)Chronic venous insufficiency |
What type of Lymphedema do these represent: 1)Milroy's disease - presents @ birth 2)Lymphedema praecox - presents @ adolescence 3)Lymphedema tarda - presents after age 30 | Primary types |
What type of Lymphedema do these represent: 1)Trama 2)Surgery 3)Infection 4)Obstruction by tumor 5)Radiation therapy 6)Obstruction by parasite 7)Paralysis of a limb 8)Chronic venous insufficiency | Secondary types |
What are the factors to consider in choosing a compression bandage? | 1)Coverage 2)Compression class 3)Apperance 4)Custom made versus off the shelf 5)Material or fabric 6)Construction 7)Suspension 8)Skin condition/sensitivity/wounds 9)Ability of patient to don/doff 10)Cost and source of payment |
Compression Class I | 20 to 30 mm Hg - Minor varicose veins, minor varicosities of pregnancy, mild lymphedema of the arm. |
Compression Class II | 30 to 40 mm Hg - Significant varicose veins w/edema, post-traumatic swelling, significant varicosities of pregnancy, postphlebitis swelling, lymphedema of the arm |
Compression Class III | 40 to 50 mm Hg - Chronic venus insufficiency, status post venus ulcers, lymphedema of the leg or arm |
Compression Class IV | 50 to 60 mm Hg - Lymphedema |
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