Outcome 1 Notes: Lines of Defense Flashcards
1
Q
First line of defense
- broad response
A
Systemic
2
Q
Grows new routes around blockage
A
Collateral circulation
3
Q
Systemic defense mechanisms
A
Bones, skin, mucous, body reflexes, cavities + fluids, temperature + blood
4
Q
Second line of defense
- response to injury
A
Inflammation
5
Q
Inflammatory processes
A
- Dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow
- Ooze exudates into tissue space
- Infiltration of white blood cells which eat dead tissues + bacteria
6
Q
Signs + symptoms of inflammation
A
- Calor (heat)
- Rubor (red)
- Edema (swell)
- Dolor (pain)
7
Q
Clear fluid exudate
- found in blisters
A
Serous exudate
8
Q
Exudate containing fibres
- found in severe acute inflammation (pneumonia)
A
Fibrinous exudate
9
Q
Mucous-like exudate
A
Catarrhal exudate
10
Q
Pus-like exudate
- found in abscesses + boils
A
Purulent exudate
11
Q
Bloody exudate
A
Hemorrhagic exudate
12
Q
4 causes of inflammation
A
- Physical irritants (trauma)
- Chemical irritants
- Pathogenic irritants
- Exudates
13
Q
7 potential complications of inflammation
A
- Septicemia (sepsis)
- Suppuration
- Abscess
- Sinus
- Fistula
- Cellulitis
- Ulcer
14
Q
Pus formation
A
Suppuration
15
Q
Collection of pus under skin
A
Abscess
