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Can be demonstrated by applying pressure to the swollen area by depressing the skin with a finger x 10 – 15 seconds. If the pressing causes an indentation that persists for some time after the release of the pressure, the edema is referred to as pitting edema . It is graded based on the depth of the indentation: 1+ = 0 - ¼” 2+ = ¼” – ½” 3+ = ½ - 1” 4+ = takes several minutes to ... ................
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