Cardinal Signs (local mnfts) Inflammation

Question 1

cardinal signs of inflammation

Answer 1

• erythema
• swelling
• warmth
• pain
• l/o Fx?

Question 2

how does erythema occur

Answer 2

vasodilation –> hyperemia —> erythema

Question 3

how does swelling occur

Answer 3

exudate in interstitial space –> swelling

Question 4

how does pain occur

Answer 4

swelling –> pain –> mediated by prostaglandin