How to assess pitting edema?

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  1. Grading edema 1+: slight pitting/2 mm, disappears rapidly, 2+: somwehat deeper pit/4 mm, disappears in 10-15 sec 3+: deep pit/6 mm, may last > 1 minute; dep
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  7. Peripheral oedema results from soft-tissue swelling due to the accumulation of interstitial fluid. Learn more about Peripheral oedema.
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