Acute Inflammation Flashcards
Cardinal Signs of Inflammation
Rubor Calor Tumour Dolor Loss of Function
Causes of Acute Inflammation
Micro-organism Mechanical Chemical Physical Necrosis Hypersensitivity
In microcirculation capillary beds are fed by ______ by ______ and ______ by _______
oxygen and arterioles
drained and venules
Starling forces
Control fluid flow across the membrane - Hydrostatic and oncotic pressure
Hydrostatic pressure
Increases filtration of fluid out of capillaries
Oncotic Pressure
Pulls fluid into capillaries and prevents it from leaking
Poiseuille’s Law
Flow is proportional to radius to the power of four
Pathogenesis of Acute inflammation
Changes is vessel radius flow
Changes in permeability
Movement of neutrophils from vessel to extravascular space
TRIPLE RESPONSE
- Red- Vasodilation of capillaries and venules
- Flare- Arteriolar dilation
- Wheal- increased permeability and exudation
Consequences of increased permeability
Imbalance of Starling forces
Exudation = oedema
Fluid loss = increase in viscosity
Decrease in blood flow = decreased in blood pressure
Neutrophil flow in inflammation
Margination –> pavementing –> emigration –> extravascular tissue
Diapedesis
Passage of blood cells through the intact wall of capillaries during inflammation
Benefits of acute inflammation
Non specific response
Neutrophils destroy organism
Plasma protein localises process
Outcomes of acute inflammation
Resolution
Organisation
Chronic Inflammation
Suppuration (pus)
Inflammation of Peritoneal Cavity
Peritonitis
Inflammation of Meninges
Meningitis
Inflammation of Appendix
Appendicitis
Inflammation of Pleural Cavity
Pluerisy
Functions of Neutrophils (8)
Recognise foreign antigens Chemotaxis Adhere to organism Release granules with oxidants and enzymes Release granule contents Phagocyte and destroy Produces pus Extend inflammation to other tissues