NURS 125 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Lymphedema, Paresthesia, Poikilotherm
14 Mar 2019
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
Vascular network: transports oxygenated blood throughout the body and returns deoxygenated blood to the heart. Lymphatic system: supports the vascular system by returning excess fluid from the tissues to the vascular network. Lymphedema: when lymph vessels are unable to intake excess fluid due to disorder or removal of lymph nodes, causing swelling, also causing skin infections. Acute arterial occlusion: parestesia - feeling of pins and needles, pallor, pulselessness, poikilotherm - tissue unable to maintain its own body temperature, paralysis, pain out of proportion. *if these symptoms occur, stop and get assistance immediately as this is a situation that threatens the limbs. Increased pressure internally or externally in an anatomical compartment. Increased pressure leads to anoxia and necrosis. Permanent damage to the leg if anoxia continues >6 hours. Limb appears swollen, tight, pale and shiny. Personal history of deep vein thrombosis, recent trauma, surgery etc. ) Prevention of atherosclerosis with modifiable risk factors.
