Healing Flashcards
0
Q
Inflammatory response
A
Begins immediately
Lasts 2-4 days
Critical to healing, if impeded normal healing cannot take place
1
Q
3 phases of healing
A
Inflammatory response
Fibroblastic repair
Maturation - remodelling
2
Q
SHARP
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Swelling Heat Altered function Redness Pain
3
Q
2 events in inflammatory process
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Vascular reaction- platelet plug, blood coagulation, growth of fibrous tissue
2. Formation of clot- helps to localize injury process
4
Q
Remodelling phase
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Long term
5
Q
PIER
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Pressure- increases pressure on blood vessels making it harder for fluid to leak out
Ice - causes vasoconstriction therefore reduces the amount of swelling
Elevation- uses gravity to assist fluid drainage in the area
Rest- ceases damage to the area by not placing stress on injured structures
