Edema
Population:
AdultDiscipline:
OTDiagnosis:
Cardiovascular DiseaseOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeReferences:
- Ahmadinejad, M., Razban, F., Jahani, Y., & Heravi, F. (2022). Limb edema in critically ill patients: Comparing intermittent compression and elevation. International Wound Journal.
- Pellecchia, G. L. (2003). Figure-of-eight method of measuring hand size: Journal of Hand Therapy, 16(4), 300–304.
- Waylett-Rendall, J., & Seibly, D. S. (1991). A study of the accuracy of a commercially available volumeter. Journal of Hand Therapy, 4(1), 10–13.
Use this as a quick reference when you need to sort out what type of edema you’re seeing and how to measure it consistently. It supports more intentional tracking and helps connect what you’re observing to the right intervention approach. This printable clinical reference is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering Cardiovascular Disease, Orthopaedics, Spinal Cord Injury and Stroke. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- How do I differentiate pitting versus non pitting edema?
- How do I assess and track edema changes over time in rehab?
- What are the best methods to measure edema in the hand or limb?
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