255. Lymphatic System

A physical therapist is treating a bedbound patient in acute care who has a history of a healed sacral pressure injury and is incontinent of urine. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to include in this patient’s wound prevention plan? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepar ...  Show more

A 72‑year‑old patient with COPD becomes increasingly confused, diaphoretic, and cyanotic during a seated therapeutic exercise session. The PT notes shallow, rapid breathing and new PVCs on telemetry. Which underlying mechanism BEST explains this patient’s clinical deterioration? ...  Show more

This episode covers lymphoedema.

Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/surgery/vascular/lymphoedema/ or in the vascular surgery section of the Zero to Finals surgery book.

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This episode we discuss the benefits of lymphatic drainage massages and how you can give yourself one at home. I go through how to prepare your body for the massage and what techniques to use. Please consult medical professionals before trying something new. Those with pre existi ...  Show more

Reza and Rabih discuss a fascinating case of unilateral lower extremity edema. Episode is sponsored by Glass Health – the best digital notebook for clinicians. @GlassHealthHQ rlrCPSOLVERS.COM 

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