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In medicine and nursing the term "gross" is intended to mean "big as seen by the naked eye". Edema has two types: regular "edema" and "pitting edema". "Pitting" edema is when I press my finger onto the edema and when I remove my finger, the skin stays pressed in, it it "pitting".
Typically, edema should be measured, with a measuring tape, rather than using a subjective word like "gross" (i.e. big). What looks "big and obvious" to me may look different to you. So, especially in pitting edema, we use +1, +2, +3 -- OR-- we use a measurement and measure both sides, say both ankles, for comparison. If one ankle measures 15inches and the other measures 17.2 inches, that shows one angle is much more swollen than the other.
One tip: Doctors are more apt to use words like "gross edema" or "grossly obese". Nurses measure more than doctors.
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How do you assess pitting edema?
Pitting edema is edema severe enough to leave a dent when pressed with a finger. Pitting edema is assessed by pushing gently with a finger and evaluating the response. Mild is a one plus, moderate is a two plus, deep is a three plus, and very deep is a four plus.
What is a phlebotropic drug?
edema protecting drug
Is there a cure for edema?
Yes, there is a cure for edema. Lasix or Furosemide is a kind of drug that intends to cure acute pulmonary edema and other edema types that usually cause swelling. Furosemide works effectively by excreting the unwanted water or body fluids in a patient's body; but actually, these swellings are just indirect effects from some major body ailments such as renal diseases, congestive heart failures and may more. You can look for more information about treatment for edema at the Related Link.
Do medical leeches help reduce edema?
yes
How is edema caused by fluid overload?
Edema is not so much about fluid overload in the body than a specific area getting, or accumulating, more than other areas. The fluid in our bodies is managed by the lymphatic system, and if it is blocked, or perhaps overloaded in a specific part of the body, then edema, or swelling of fluid, develops.
Types of edema?
There are 6 types of edema. Generalized edema, skin edema, peripheral edema, corneal edema, cerebral edema, pulmonary edema, myxedema and lymphedema.
What is discogenic edema?
Discogenic edema is swelling (edema) of the vertebra in the spine (disc's).
What is the main term in pitting edema?
edema
Where is edema found?
edema is found in the interstitial fluid
What is Perifocal edema?
Perifocal edema is swelling of the brain tissue.
How do you treat reactive marrow edema?
How do you treat marrow edema
When was Gerard Edema born?
Gerard Edema was born in 1652.
When did Gerard Edema die?
Gerard Edema died in 1700.
How do you get rid of orbital fat edema?
orbital fat edema
What is nonpitting edema?
Non-pitting edema is a type of swelling. Pitting edema occurs when the swollen area is pressed and remains indented. The indentation does not occur with non-pitting edema.
What is the medical term for edema?
Edema is also known by Anasarca, a much generalized form of enema.
Different types of edema?
Rancid edema secondary to tobacco abuse
