Med Year Exam Flashcards
presence of microorganisms in a wound
Contamination
When organisms invade the tissue and produce ill effects (inflammation)
Infection
Non-suppurative invasive infection of the skin + subcutaneous tissues
Cellulitis
Acute spreading inflammation of the outer dermis + superficial lymphatics.
Erysipelas
is a localized suppurative inflammation.
Acute abscess
Rapidly progressive poly-microbial cellulitis, of the sublingual + submandibular space Involving floor of mouth + suprahyoid area (both sides of the neck)
Ludwig’s angina
Inadequate tissue perfusion with decreased oxygen delivery + impaired cellular metabolism
Shock
End diastolic ventricular volume (represented by: end diastolic pressure)
Preload
Vascular resistance (represented by: mean arterial blood pressure MAP)
Afterload
Diminished blood volume
Hypovolemic shock:
Due to pump failure. Alteration of the heart failure + inability maintain adequate cardiac output OR restriction of cardiac work.
Cardiogenic shock:
Mal-distribution of blood flow leads to inadequate tissue perfusion in spite of NORMAL BLOOD VOLUME + normal cardiac function.
Distributive shock:
Allergic reaction IgE antibodies against certain antigens (drugs, insect bite, foods)
Anaphylactic shock:
Persisting hypotension despite adequate volume resuscitation, occurring in a patient with SEPSIS.
Septic shock:
presence of bacteria in the blood stream
Bacteremia
presence of toxins in blood stream
Toxemia
presence of both bacteria + toxins
Septicemia
Aqueous solution of low molecular weight ions (salt) with or without glucose (dextrose)
Crystalloids
Solution containing high molecular weight substances such as proteins or large glucose polymers
Colloids