Contraindications & Precautions for Lymphatic Therapy Flashcards
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Controlled hypertension in a lymphedema patient is best described as:
Answer: A relative contraindication/precaution requiring monitoring during treatment
Controlled hypertension is a relative contraindication; lymphatic therapy can proceed with blood pressure monitoring and appropriate precautions.
Before applying compression therapy to a diabetic patient's lower extremity, the most important assessment is:
Answer: Ankle-brachial index (ABI) to assess arterial circulation
ABI assessment is critical in diabetic patients to rule out peripheral arterial disease before compression, which could worsen arterial insufficiency.
MLD over the thyroid gland area should be specifically avoided in patients with:
Answer: Hyperthyroidism
MLD over the thyroid in hyperthyroidism may further stimulate the gland, potentially worsening thyrotoxicosis.
A pregnant patient in her second trimester seeks MLD for lower extremity edema. The appropriate clinical response is:
Answer: Proceed cautiously, avoiding the abdomen and lower back, after physician clearance
MLD during pregnancy can be performed with caution while avoiding the abdomen and lower back, following physician consultation and clearance.
For a patient with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and lower limb lymphedema, the key precaution before compression therapy is:
Answer: Confirming ABI is above 0.8 before applying standard compression
ABI must be above 0.8 before applying standard compression, as lower values indicate significant arterial compromise that compression could worsen.
A patient completed radiation therapy to the axilla 6 months ago and now presents with early lymphedema. The therapist should:
Answer: Perform CDT with caution, monitoring skin tolerance in the irradiated field
Post-radiation (completed, not acute) is a relative precaution; CDT can proceed with careful skin assessment due to potential fibrosis and skin fragility in the irradiated field.
Sunburn on a patient's affected arm is best classified as:
Answer: A local relative contraindication
Sunburn is a local relative contraindication; MLD should avoid the burned area but can be performed safely in unaffected regions.