Injury and trauma Flashcards
1
Q
Define the meaning injury
A
Damage to the body via an external force
2
Q
Define the meaning trauma
A
Injury that has potential to cause disability or harm.
3
Q
How does the body respond to injury?
A
By involuntary inflammation e.g. increased blood flow, metabolic rate, pain, redness and swelling.
3
Q
What is the proliferation phase?
A
When new tissue repair takes place
4
Q
Define the term angiogenesis
A
Formation of new blood vessels
5
Q
How does the body react as a response to trauma?
A
Loss of organ function
Bone structure
Haemorrage
Ischemia
6
Q
What is ischemia?
A
Insufficent blood flow to an area of the body otherwise known as circulatory shock.
