Acute Inflammation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five main clinical signs of acute inflammation?
A
Rubor Tumor Calor Dalor Loss of function
2
Q
Give two sequelae of acute inflammation.
A
Complete resolution.
Continued acute inflammation with chronic inflammation.
Chronic inflammation and fibrous repair, tissue regeneration.
Death.
3
Q
What is an abscess?
A
Abscess is a solid tissue with inflammatory exudates forcing the tissues apart and liquefactive necrosis in the centre. It may cause pain due to the high pressure and can damage adjacent structures.
4
Q
What is shock?
A
Circulatory failure.
5
Q
What is exudate?
A
Protein rich fluid
6
Q
What is transudate?
A
Protein normal or low fluid.
