Edema- basics Q. 1 Edema is visible when the amount of fluid accumulated is: March 2013 (d, f) A 2-3 litres B 3-4 litres C 4-5 litres D 5-6 litres Q. 1 Edema is visible when the amount of fluid accumulated is: March 2013 (d, f) A 2-3 litres B 3-4 litres C 4-5 litres […]
Edema- basics OEDEMA Edema is an accumulation of interstitial fluid within tissues (5-6 litres) Edema develops when plasma protein is below 5 gm/dl. Edema is of 2 main types- Localised Generalised (anasarca) Edema fluid is of 2 types- Transudate Exudate Pathogenesis- Decreased plasma oncotic pressure- E.g. Oedema in renal diseases- nephritic & nephritic syndrome Ascites of
