Dear Nurses

Friday, October 12, 2007

ANASARCA CAUSES AND TREATMENT



Updated 10/25

Anasarca and its causes

Anasarca, which is also known as generalised edema, may
be caused by a number of conditions. These include:
- Heart, renal or liver failure
- Low albumin (hypoalbuminemia), burns
- Corticosteroids and more

This topic, including quiz questions, continues here:
Learn more about : Organ failure and transplantation





In the above image, Mrs. had surgical intervention for a hip
fracture. She will be confined to bed for some time. Preventing 
pneumonia, DVT and skin breakdown will be included in
the plan of care.
Physical therapy will also be ordered by the doctor.





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