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| lymphatic system includes |
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tonsils
lymph vessels
thymus
spleen
lymph nodes
bone marrow |
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Lymphatic system
Major Functions |
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-Fluid balance and transport system
-Fat absorption
-Immunological protection |
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-Muscle pump action
-Smooth muscle contraction
-Valves
-Thoracic pressure
-Gravity |
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-Filter RBC
-Blood reserve |
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| lymphoid tissue in the wall of the small intestine |
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-Filter - B and t cells macrophages
-Produce and send out Lymphocytes |
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| where t cells are matured |
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Lymph Nodes
-concerns as a physical therapist |
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| can identify problems through palpation |
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| Swelling of the soft tissues that results from increased protein rich fluid in the extracellular space |
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Blockages in the Lymphatic system
Increased lymph load
-Infections
-Inflammation of the lymph
-Tumors
-Radiation-
-Surgical excision of lymph nodes
-Injuries |
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stage 0 - latent
stage 1
stage 2
stage 3 - lymphostatic elephantiasis |
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| Born with Abnormal or absent lymph vessels |
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| resulting from damage of lymph vessels |
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| lymphedema structural impairment |
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| Damage caused by fibrin blocking the lymph channel, ( valve failure, lymph wall tears or fibrosis, tumor) |
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| lymphedema Functional impairment- |
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| pressure in the tissues change cause more edema ( bed rest, paralysis) |
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| lymphedema signs and symptoms |
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-Skin tightness
- “full sensation”
-tight fitting clothes
- tight fitting jewelry
-Skin changes |
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Physical exam
-Palpation
-Visual inspection
-History
Lymphoscintigraphy- |
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Meds- Protein lysing ( S.E. liver toxicity)
therapy treatment |
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| lymphedema physical therapy treatment |
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-Infection control
-Compression Garment
-Exercise
-Skin care
-Compression pumps
-Lymphatic drainage
-Education
-Avoid taking blood pressure on limb with node dissection |
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| Inflammation of the lymph nodes |
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| inflammation of the lymph vessels (cellulitis) |
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NOT LYMPHEDEMA
-The body accumulates fat in certain areas (usually the legs or arms)
-Usually symmetrical edema |
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