Patho CH 3: Inflammation Flashcards
2nd line of defense
ex
Inflammation - nonspecific - innate
the same regardless of injury
ex: loss of function, increased capillary permeability, swelling
3rd line of defense
immune response - specific
depends on type of invader
examples of first line of defense
blinking
cough
stomach acid
skin oils
mucous
vascular response
chemical mediators
vasodilation and increased permeability
more blood to injured site
causes dilation of blood vessels (and bronchoconstriction) – stored in Mast Cells
histamine
vasodilator, inc permeability, activate pain receptors, (and bronchoconstrictor)
Prostaglandins
phagocytic cell - primary effector cell against infection and tissue damage - WBC
Leukocyte
PMN (polymorphonuclear neutrophils)
leukocyte
clotting and hemostasis
Platelets
release histamine (and serotonin and heparin) – WBC – also contain cytokines
Mast Cells
many jobs – provide signals to regulate inflammation and immune response
Cytokines
WBC - all over the body – major phagocytic cells – recognize and ingest something that is foreign - scavengers of the blood
Macrophages
WBC – a BIG player in immune protection mostly in lymph nodes, spleen, etc. – detect foreign antigens.
Lymphocytes
three steps need for chemical response
chemotaxis
cellular adherence
cellular migration
cause of redness
vasodilation
increase of blood to injured area
cause of heat
vasodilation
increased blood flow to injured site
cause of swelling
extracellular fluid accumulation because of increased vascular permeability
cause of pain
increased vascular permeability
reason for loss of function
tissue damage
treatment for inflammation
RICE
Reduce blood flow
Decrease swelling
Block the action of chemical mediators
Decrease pain
microorganism overcomes the immune system
Infection
non-healing lesion
Ulceration
disruption of a closed wound
wound splits apart why
Dehiscence
not enough sutures - pressure
scar forms beyond the site of injury
keloids
scar tissue connecting tissue normally separated within the peritoneal cavity after surgery or penetrating injuries
most common from
Adhesions
abdominal surgery
conditions to promote healing
nutrition
wound care
rest
non-weight bearing
blood flow
acute sinusitis pathophysiology
can come from:
inflammation of tissue lining of sinuses
cannot clear mucous
cystic fibrosis
acute sinusitis clinical manifestations
facial pain
fever
nasal congestion
cough
fatigue
excessive mucous
acute sinusitis diagnostic criteria
physical exam
labs
sinus radiographs
labs for acute sinusitis
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) Inflammation causes the rbc to stick together and become heavier and settle quickly to the bottom of the tube – nonspecific
C-reactive protein (CRP) test determines presence and not the cause. CRP is a protein produced in the liver in response to inflammation
White blood cell (WBC) count
acute sinusitis treatment
bacterial: antibiotics, antihistamines, decongestants, nasal spray,
surgery
chronic sinusitis treatment
steroid or antibiotic
nasal saline
surgery to drill draining holes