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Excess of Fluid in the Circulation and Edema

Patient was educated that excess of fluid in the circulation can cause edema as follows: Excess fluid in the circulation can result in high pressure in the tiny blood vessels, which are called capillaries. This excess pressure within the capillaries can result in fluid leaking from the capillaries into spaces between the tissues. Salt has the potential to retain water in the circulation. So, excess sodium in the blood can result in retaining excess water [...]

Nurse Teaching on Causes of Edema-2

Patient was educated on the causes of edema as follows: Edema occurs when fluid leaks out of tiny blood vessels or capillaries in your body. Edema can happen due to-damage to veins in the extremities Chronic damage to the veins in the extremities, result in accumulation of fluid in the veins and leaking of fluid from the veins into the surrounding tissues of bilateral lower extremities, thus resulting in edema. Edema can also happen due [...]

Nurse Teaching on Causes of Edema-1

Patient was educated on the causes of edema as follows: Edema occurs when fluid leaks out of tiny blood vessels or capillaries in your body. Edema can happen due to - excess of fluid in the circulation Excess fluid in the circulation can result in high pressure in the tiny blood vessels. This can result in fluid leaking into the tissues from the blood vessels. This can occur in states of high blood pressure, eating [...]

Nurse Teaching on Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)-3

Patient was educated on the causes of deep vein thrombosis as follows: Heart Failure Patients with heart failure can present with backup of blood in the venous system, as the heart muscle is weak and unable to pump the blood forward. This accumulation of backed up blood in the venous system can result in clot formation. Varicose Veins People with varicose veins have sluggish blood flow in these veins and consequently, are more prone for [...]

Nurse Teaching on Causes of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)-2

Patient was educated on some of the major causes which lead to the development of deep vein thrombosis as follows: Inherited Clotting Disorder Patients with some inherited clotting disorders can have thick blood, which makes them more prone for clot formation. Pregnancy and Obesity Pregnancy and obesity increase the pressure in the deep veins of the legs. This increased pressure in the deep veins will contribute to slowing of blood flow and consequent clot formation.