Module 8 References
Zuther, J.E., Norton, S. (Eds.) (2017). Lymphedema Management: The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners (4th ed.), Thieme: New York. Petrek, J.A., Pressman, P.I. and Smith, R.A. (2000), Lymphedema: Current issues in research and management. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 50: 292-307. https://doi.org/10.1002/caac.6170500505 Schaum, K.D. (2019). Who can provide, code, and bill for outpatient lymphedema treatment? Advances in Skin […]
Module 8 Axiom Rehab Lymphedema Manual Quiz
Please review the Axiom Lymphedema therapy manual and answer the questions below. If you are uncertain about an answer , we encourage you to use the manual as a reference.
Check Your Knowledge M8.3
Check Your Knowledge M8.2
You must correctly answer the 2 Check Your Knowledge (CYK) questions to proceed.
Check Your Knowledge M8
You must correctly answer the 2 Check Your Knowledge (CYK) questions to proceed.
Module 8 Assignment
Education of Patient and Caregiver(s) in the Home
Manual Lymphatic Drainage in the Home Setting
Challenges and Opportunities in the Home Setting
Patients with lymphedema confined to their home often have multiple additional comorbidities, poor mobility, strength, range of motion, and endurance Complications include wounds, immune, pulmonary, endocrine, neurological, circulatory, and cardiovascular diseases Requires therapist knowledge of complex care Preparing for CDT in the Home Decide on a surface for patient: bed, recliner, couch, hospital bed in […]
Lymphedema Therapy in the Home Setting
Management of lymphedema shifting from outpatient clinic to the home setting Homebound Individuals may be confined to the home, or considered “homebound“ Medicare considers you homebound if: You need the help of another person or medical equipment such as crutches, a walker, or a wheelchair to leave your home, or your doctor believes that your […]
