pain and inflammation Flashcards
physiological pain
beneficial in that in can allow the animal to avoid damaging stimuli
pathological pain
result from tissue damage or nerve damage
visceral pain
hollow abdominal organs, liver, heart, lungs
somatic pain
musculoskeletal pain
neuropathic pain
nervous system
signs of pain in our patients
elevated HR, RR, BP, vocalization, behavioral changes, postural changes, restlessness, unresponsive, unkempt appearance
inflammation
normal and useful process that consists of a series of events, including vascular changes and release of chemicals that destroy harmful substances
steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs block the action of phospholipase
nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs block the action of cyclooxygenase
corticosteroids
hormones produced by adrenal cortex
glucocorticoids
inhibit phospholipase, increase blood glucose, affect carb, protein, and fat metabolism, regulated by neg feedback
glucocorticoids may be characterized as
short acting (< 12 hrs), intermediate acting (12-36 hrs), and long-acting (>36 hours)
short acting steroids contain…
“cortisone” (hydrocortisone, cortisone)
intermediate acting steroids contain…
“one” (prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone, triamcinolone)
long acting steroids contain…
betamethasone, dexamethasone, flumethasone, paramethosone
clinical uses for steroids
allergies, skin disorders, IVDD, shock, laminitis, addisons, ocular condition, autoimmune disease, neaoplasia
benefits of steroids
reduce inflammation, reduce pruritus, reduce scarring and wound healing, reduce tissue damage
drawbacks of steroids
delay wound healing, increase risk of infection, GI ulceration, conreak ulcers, may induce abortion, immunosuppression, endocrine disorders