Inflammation Flashcards
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Physical Agents
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- Include mechanical objects causing trauma to tissues
- Excessive heat or cold
- Radiation
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5 Signs of Inflammation
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- Pain
- Swelling
- Redness
- Heat
- Impaired function of the part if injury is severe
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Chemical Agents
-External
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- Strong acids
- Alkalis
- Poisons
- Irritating gasses
- Pollen, allergins, dust
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Chemical Agents
-Internal Irritants
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- Excessive hydrochloric acid
2. Give H2 blocker for excessive acid
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Stages of Inflammation
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- Vascular and cellular responses
- Exudate Production
- Reparative Phase
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Regeneration
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- Replacement of destroyed tissue cells that are identical or similar in structure and function
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Inflammation Dx Test
-ESR
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- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
- Primary lab test ordered to detect presence of inflammation
- Sed rate does not tell where the inflammation is in the body **
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Inflammation Dx Test
-C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
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- Protein found in the blood that is produced by the liver and fat cells in response to the inflammatory process
CRP is also found in heart failure
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Inflammation Dx Test
-WBC
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- differential may be ordered to determine the presence of an infection
- Above 11,000 shows infection **
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Inflammation
-Caring Interventions
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- Reduce Mobility to involved area
2. Elevation to reduce edema, antipyretics if fever is involved
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Inflammation
-Diet Considerations
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- Adequate carbs, protein, and vitamins
2. Vitamin C is an important nutrient to healing
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Inflammation
-Purpose
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- Process the body uses to destroy the pathogen
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Avoiding Physical Irritants
-Pt Teaching
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- Avoid extremely cold areas
2. Dress appropriately for the area
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Mast Cells
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- Release Histamine
2. Found in the bronchioles of the lungs
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Pain in Inflammation is Caused by
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- Pressure of fluid on the nerve endings
