Anasarca Question

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Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds.

Anasarca is defined as: "excessive accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces throughout the body." The key phrase here is "throughout the body." Basically, the whole body is edematous. My question--is the type of edema seen with anasarca generalized or pitting edema--or, can it include both? Thanks for your help!!! :kiss

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Can be both, especially when viewing the back. :balloons:

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Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds.

Thanks so much!

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