Edema
Generalized
Anasarca; Fluid present in all dependant tissues
Edema of body cavities does NOT dilute __ __ but dilutes __ __.
Arterial Solution Cavity Fluid
Edema of the Abdominal Cavity
Ascites
Edema of body cavities can be __.
Aspirated
Edema of the Scrotum
Hydrocele
Edema of the Cranial Cavity
Hydrocephalus
Edema of the Pericardial Sac
Hydropericardium
Edema of the Pleural Cavity
Hydrothorax
Edema can be _ or _.
Local Generalized
Local
One area grossly swollen with fluid
Edema
The abnormal collection of fluid in tissue spaces, serous cavities, or both.
Treating Anasarca
-3-5% solution -Low pressure and rate of flow -Restricted cervical injection -Inject head first
Treating Edema with Mechanical Aids
-Elevation -Channeling in the neck -Channeling under inguinal ligaments -External pressure -Wicking post embalming
Post Embalming
-Inspect thoroughly for leaking areas -Address any leakage -Seal incisions with glue -Plastic garments -Absorbent powder
Treating Edema with Fluids
-Large volume of mild arterial solution -Astringent -Co-injection fluids -Epsom salts
Intercellular Edema
-Pitting -Fluid is between the cells -Imprints of fingerprints remain -Responds well to embalming treatments -Can be removed by drainage
Treating Dependent/Partial Edema
-Sectional embalming -Hypodermic embalming
Cellular Edema
-Solid -Fluid is retained within individual cells -Swollen, firm tissues -No indentations -Often seen in facial tissues -Does NOT respond to embalming treatments well
Problems:
-Swollen tissues -Can leave wrinkled tissues once its cleared -Leakage -Secondary dilution -Increased decomposition -Skin slip -Pressure on vessels
Treating Cavities with Edema
-Thorough aspiration -Sufficient amount of cavity fluid -Reaspiration and reinjection of cavities
The 3 types of Edema are:
1.(Intra)Cellular (Solid) 2.Intercellular (Pitting) 3.Body Cavities
Conditions contributing to Edema:
Alcoholism Burns Liver Cirrhosis CO2 Poisoning Congestive Heart Failure Allergic Reactions Inflammation Drug Therapy Renal Failure Trauma Lymphatic Obstruction Steroids Venous Obstruction Phlebitis Malnutrition Hepatic Failure Surgical and Transplant Procedures
