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Contraindications & Precautions for Lymphatic Therapy Flashcards

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  1. Which condition is considered an absolute contraindication for Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)?

    Answer: Active deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

    Active DVT is an absolute contraindication because MLD could dislodge the thrombus and cause a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.

  2. Which cardiac condition represents an absolute contraindication for lymphatic therapy?

    Answer: Decompensated congestive heart failure

    Decompensated CHF is an absolute contraindication because increasing lymphatic return overloads an already failing heart, risking acute decompensation.

  3. Active malignancy in or near the treatment area is classified as:

    Answer: An absolute contraindication for MLD

    Active malignancy is an absolute contraindication because stimulating lymphatic flow could theoretically promote metastatic spread of cancer cells.

  4. A patient presents with acute cellulitis in the lymphedematous limb. The correct management is:

    Answer: Defer all CDT until infection resolves with antibiotics

    Acute cellulitis requires antibiotics first; MLD and compression are deferred until the infection resolves because treatment could spread bacteria systemically.

  5. Renal failure is a contraindication for lymphatic therapy primarily because:

    Answer: The kidneys may be unable to process the increased fluid mobilized during treatment

    In renal failure, the kidneys cannot adequately filter and excrete the increased fluid load mobilized by MLD, creating risk of dangerous fluid overload.

  6. A patient presents with acute inflammation following an insect sting on the forearm. The therapist should:

    Answer: Avoid MLD on the affected limb until acute inflammation resolves

    Acute inflammation is a local contraindication; MLD should be avoided in the area because it could spread inflammatory mediators and worsen the reaction.

  7. Which of the following is NOT an absolute contraindication for MLD?

    Answer: Chronic Stage I lymphedema

    Chronic Stage I lymphedema is the primary indication for MLD treatment, not a contraindication; the other three are absolute contraindications.