Understanding Cellular Edema and Fluid Accumulation

This chapter explores the causes of intracellular edema, discussing pump dysfunction due to ATP deficiency, oxygen deprivation, ischemic events, and membrane damage. It emphasizes the differences between intracellular and extracellular edema, focusing on interstitial and intravascular edema. The conversation covers terms like pitting and non-pitting edema, highlighting how proteins in the fluid affect water retention in tissues.