Inflammation Flashcards
Inflammation
immunologic defense against tissue injury, infection, or allergy.
Mechanical injury
dislocation, fracture
Thermal injury
burn, sunburn
Electrical injury
finger in socket
chemical injury
acid, bleach
radiation injury
radiation therapy
Biological assault
bacterial, viral, fungal
5 cardinal signs of inflammation
heat, redness, swelling, pain, loss of function
RICE
rest, ice, compression, elevation
differences between UC & CD
UC: blood stools- anemia
CD: loose stools, require fistulas (surgery)
both: etiology unknown
CD
Causes thickened bowel wall structures
“Cobblestone appearance” of GI mucosa
steatorrhea
excess fat in stool
drug therapy in both CD & UC
Aminosalicylates, Glucocorticoids: (can mask infection, watch for hypergylcemia), Antidiarrheals, Immunosuppressant
about how many calories for pts with CD & UC?
~3000
weighed how often?
daily gives a better estimate
UC
- Disease that affects the superficial mucosa
- Scar tissue develops →loss of elasticity
biggest different between adult IBD and peds?
delay/lack of growth
no known cause
Medical treatment in both UC and CD
Goal is to reduce acute symptoms & maintain remission over time.
treatment for IBD in pregnancy
not too different, increase folic acid & proper nutrition
