It has also been shown to significantly improve dependent edema and pain symptoms.

Should not be used in children or patients prone to develop dependent edema or patients with thrombocytopenia.

Heat edema is a cutaneous condition characterized by dependent edema from vasodilatory pooling.

The presence or absence of dependent oedema was noted and records reviewed for previous documentation of oedema.

Dependent oedema often complicates refeeding.

Second, Mrs Allen was encouraged to rest her leg as much as possible and to elevate it when sitting to encourage venous return and prevent the development of dependent oedema.