LYMPHEDEMA-MANAGEMENT (PHARMACOLOGICAL)
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SUMMARY
1. Abx for cellulitis & lymphangitis.
2. Corticosteroids are helpful to decrease edema resulting from enlarged nodes.
3. Diuretics are used if significant vascular impairment is a contributing factor to the development of edema. Only effective for short-term, acute management of lymphedema.
4. Cease NSAIDs and calcium channel blockers which can lead to lymphoedema.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
