Injury, Trauma, Classification Of Disease Flashcards
Classification system Topographical
By body region or system
Classification system
Anatomical
By organ or tissue
Classification system
Physiological
By function or effect
What does ICD stand for
International classification of disease
Examples of topographical
Cardiovascular, abdominal, thoracic
Anatomical example
Liver
Physiological examples (classification)
COPD/ angina
What is injury
Damage to the body caused by external force
What is trauma
An injury that has the potential to cause disability or death
What are the different inflammatory responses
Increased blood flow
Increases metabolic rate
Redness
Pain
Swelling
What is vasoconstriction
Vascular(blood vessels/veins) constricting
What does nsaids stand for
Non
Steroidal
Anti
Inflammaties
Drugs
What is ischaemia?
Lack of blood flowing in an area of the body