The management of a patient with chronic oedema: A case study

McGrath, Alison

doi:10.12968/bjcn.2013.18.sup4.s12

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“…The final common path of lower limb lymphedema approaches regardless of conservative or surgical treatment, is the use of compression stockings. [5] [Figure -5]. After achieving a steady progress, by reducing the excess edema volume, compression stockings need to be worn continuously with treatment and renewed based on the clinical assessments.…”

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Lower Limb Lymphedema Successfully Treated with Flap Monitoring – A Case Report

Krishnasamy

Abdullah

Chinna

2022

Int J Med Sci and Nurs Res

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Background: Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive pathologic condition of the lymphatic system with interstitial accumulation of protein-rich fluid and inflammation, adipose tissue hypertrophy and fibrosis. Protein-rich lymph initiates inflammatory response and increase susceptibility to infections, which can lead to disfigurement or dermal changes. Case Report: A 42-year-old lady was referred to a tertiary care hospital for chronic lymphedema of the left lower limb. She has been having this ailment for the past 20 years, she has a history of traumatic injury of left ankle and the swelling gradually increase in size over the years and developed pulmonary embolism a few years ago. Flap monitoring was done on this patient frequently. During the stay, vacuum assisted closure (VAC) dressing was applied after free muscle coverage of the lower extremity. The patient was given health education on skin care to improve hydration and lower the risk of infection by applying moisturizing emollient to soothe and support the skin. Keywords: Lymphedema, flap care, vacuum assisted closure

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Lower Limb Lymphedema Successfully Treated with Flap Monitoring – A Case Report

Krishnasamy

Abdullah

Chinna

2022

Int J Med Sci and Nurs Res

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Encouraging self-management of simple lower limb lymphoedema

Brown

2018

Nurse Prescribing

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This article is aimed at practitioners who may need to manage patients with simple lymphoedema independently. It describes the differences and development of both lower limb chronic oedema and lymphoedema; how to recognise which condition the patient has, and how to manage them appropriately. These are very common, but chronic, conditions that need long-term management, and a successful outcome to treatment will be dependent on the patient performing self-care strategies. This article discusses some of these management strategies and options available to ensure optimum patient adherence to treatment.

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Lymphoedema and chronic oedema: what's the difference?

Jones¹

2014

Nursing and Residential Care

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The management of a patient with chronic oedema: A case study

Cited by 3 publications

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Lower Limb Lymphedema Successfully Treated with Flap Monitoring – A Case Report

Lower Limb Lymphedema Successfully Treated with Flap Monitoring – A Case Report

Encouraging self-management of simple lower limb lymphoedema

Lymphoedema and chronic oedema: what's the difference?

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