{"id":10007,"date":"2023-10-08T06:00:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T12:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/summit-education.com\/blog\/?p=10007"},"modified":"2024-06-18T14:57:25","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T20:57:25","slug":"edema-management-my-head-swells-just-thinking-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/blog\/general\/edema-management-my-head-swells-just-thinking-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Edema Management: My Head Swells Just Thinking About It!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.48&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.47&#8243; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.10&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Written By: Nicole Scheiman, OTR\/L, DrOT, CLT-LANA, CKTP<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>According to the Oxford Online Dictionary, edema is defined as, <strong>\u201ca condition characterized by an excess of\u00a0watery\u00a0fluid collecting in the\u00a0cavities or tissues of the body.\u201d<\/strong> So it seems simple to define what edema is, but the causes and treatments can vary widely. I have always found that as therapy practitioners, we are in a unique position to be the first to identify new onset edemas, monitor the status of a current edematous condition, and prevent exacerbations or new onset edemas. We often get more one-on-one time with patients and often see more of them from head to toe, sans clothing (think ADLs!). Additionally, I think through our training and education, we are well-equipped to ask the right questions and anticipate future concerns and needs.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, I think it is important that we recognize various types of edemas in the body, know what we can treat safely, and even more importantly, know when our treatment is contraindicated. Let\u2019s start with a basic video that covers the various types of edemas that might be found in the body:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nmy470WfrPg?si=K2bdtQdTrcjAI1Qr\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Research Update on Edema &#8211; The Revised Starling Principle:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/summit-education.com\/blog\/general\/edema-management-my-head-swells-just-thinking-about-it\/attachment\/ns-1-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10008\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10008 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1014\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-1-1.png 1014w, https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-1-1-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-1-1-768x592.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1014px) 100vw, 1014px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Current evidence has upset the traditional view that lymph drainage occurs through venous reabsorption. Instead, the veins and lymphatics form one interdependent fluid-balance system. A singular focus on repairing veins will not resolve chronic edema\u2014the lymphatics must also be addressed. So\u2026does that mean all edemas could be considered lymphedema? Are you comfortable working with lymphatic disease management? Are you comfortable identifying various edemas such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inflammatory<\/li>\n<li>Sub-Acute<\/li>\n<li>Chronic<\/li>\n<li>Peripheral Arterial and Venous Disease related edemas<\/li>\n<li>Lymphedema<\/li>\n<li>Cellulitis<\/li>\n<li>Primary and Secondary Lymphedema<\/li>\n<li>And other clinical dx of edema such as congested heart failure and orthopedic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you comfortable with the treatment of those edemas? Do you know when your treatment might be contraindicated and could actually cause more harm than good? Are you familiar with outcome measures such as those below to assess and monitor the progress of edema management? If not or looking for a refresher, <strong>please join me for my <em><a href=\"https:\/\/summit-education.com\/c\/GEDENS.1.2CREDIT\/#WEBINAR\/LW110323.1\">Edema Bootcamp<\/a><\/em> Live Webinar on November 3rd!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/summit-education.com\/blog\/general\/edema-management-my-head-swells-just-thinking-about-it\/attachment\/ns-3-4\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10009\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10009 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-3-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1674\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-3-2.png 1674w, https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-3-2-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-3-2-1024x345.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-3-2-768x259.png 768w, https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-3-2-1536x518.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-3-2-1080x364.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1674px) 100vw, 1674px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lastly, do you know what this picture may be indicating as a diagnosis? If not, see you in my<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/summit-education.com\/c\/GEDENS.1.2CREDIT\/#WEBINAR\/LW110323.1\"><em> Edema Bootcamp<\/em><\/a> Live Webinar on November 3rd!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10010 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-4-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1686\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-4-2.png 1686w, https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-4-2-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-4-2-1024x453.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-4-2-768x340.png 768w, https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-4-2-1536x680.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogcontent.summit-education.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NS-4-2-1080x478.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1686px) 100vw, 1686px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Explore online continuing education courses from Nicole below:<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/summit-education.com\/course\/GEDENS.1.2CREDIT\">Edema Bootcamp<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"course-short-title\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/summit-education.com\/course\/PONCNS.2\">Oncology Rehabilitation<\/a><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/summit-education.com\/course\/PAINNS.1.2CREDIT\">Rehabilitation Approaches to Better Manage Cancer Pain<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/summit-education.com\/course\/PBRENS.1.2CREDIT\">Rehabilitation Considerations for Comprehensive Breast Cancer Care<\/a><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/summit-education.com\/course\/PHANNS.1.2CREDIT\">Rehabilitation Considerations for Head and Neck Cancer<br \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/summit-education.com\/course\/GONCNS.1.2CREDIT\">Rehabilitation Considerations in Geriatric Oncology<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summit-education.com\/ce\">summit-education.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"header\" class=\"style-scope ytd-item-section-renderer\">\n<div id=\"title\" class=\"style-scope ytd-comments-header-renderer\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written By: Nicole Scheiman, OTR\/L, DrOT, CLT-LANA, CKTP\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0According to the Oxford Online Dictionary, edema is defined as, \u201ca condition characterized by an excess of\u00a0watery\u00a0fluid collecting in the\u00a0cavities or tissues of the body.\u201d So it seems simple to define what edema is, but the causes and treatments can vary widely. 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