2.1 Part 2 Flashcards
Calor
Heat due to increased blood flow
Rubor
Erythema due to increased blood flow and dilated vessels
Tumor
Swelling due to increased vascular permeability
Dolor
Pain
Functio Laesa
Loss of function
Acute and Chronic Inflammation systemic symptoms
Decreased appetite
Nausea
Malaise
Weight loss
Weakness
Exudation is a common feature of
Acute inflammations
Types of Exudate
Serous
Purulent
Catarrhal
Sanguineous
Serosanguineous
Serous Exudate
Thin, clear straw colored
Serous Exudate contains
Albumin and immunoglobins
Purulent Exudation
Viscous, cloudy, pus
Purulent Exudation caused by
Pus forming bacteria and indicated infection
Catarrhal Exudate
Thin, clear mucus
Catarrhal Exudate is seen with
Inflammatory process within mucous membranes
Sanguineous Exudate
Bright red or bloody; presence of RBCs
Small amounts expected after surgery or trauma
Serosanguineous Exudate
Blood tinged pink; presence of RBCs
Expected for 48-72 hours after injury or trauma
Beneficial Effects of the Fluid Exudate
-dilution of toxins
-entry of antibodies into the extravascular space
-transport
-delivery of nutrients and oxygen
-stimulation of immune response
Abscess
a circumscribed collection of pus
Arise from infections initially
Cellulitis
A diffuse, edematous inflammation occurring within solid tissues
Ulcer
A lesion on the surface of the skin or a mucous membrane
Most commonly seen in the GI Tract
Adhesion
Binds surfaces together
Growth factors
Regulate cell reactions involved in healing
If growth factors are disturbed, it can lead to
Hypotrophic (depressed), Hypertrophic (raised, within boundaries) or Keloid (raised, out of boundaries)
Vitamin A deficiency
Stimulate collagen cross linking