Inflammatory pathophysiology Flashcards
1
Q
What are acute signs of inflammation?
A
calor
rubor
dolor
tumor
2
Q
What cells is histamine released from?
A
Mast cells
3
Q
What is the intermediary state between homeostatic and inflammatory processes, secondary to cellular stress or dysfunction and does NOT require an insult in order to be engaged, though chronic cellular stress
A
Para-Inflammation
4
Q
What is also known as metabolically triggered inflammation?
A
Meta-Inflammation
5
Q
What measures the rate at which RBC’s settle in saline or plasma solution and is calculated as mm/hr?
A
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
6
Q
What does PRICEMM stand for?
A
Protection Rest Ice Compression Elevate Medication Modalities
