Stages of Tissue Injury & Repair PPT Flashcards
Define Inflammation.
Fundamental reaction of the body tissues to protect, localize, and fight either an acute or chronic irritant or injury, as well as prepare the area for healing and repair
What is the purpose of inflammation?
protective mechanism to rid the body of the irritant and to promote repair and healing of the damaged tissues
What are some causes of inflammation (list as many as possible, 9)?
- trauma (sprain, strain, contusion)
- chemical agents (poisons, stings)
- pathogenic organisms (infections)
- foreign bodies (splinters, sutures)
- hypoxia & ischemia
- irradiation
- autoimmune responses
- immune reaction (hypersensitivity)
- thermal extremes of heat/cold (burns)
What are the 5 cardinal signs/symptoms of acute/chronic inflammation?
heat (local) - calor redness - rubor swelling - tumor pain - dolar loss of function - functio laesa (loss of motion or use)
True/False: Every injury is accompanied by some degree of tissue damage. The seriousness of the injury will be determined by the type of tissue involved and the extent of the tissue damage.
True
What are the 3 phases of tissue injury & repair?
- acute inflammatory
- repair
- remodeling
What is the purpose of Phase 1 (5)?
Primarily involves inflammatory process
- defend against foreign substances & infection
- dispose of dead & dying tissue
- immobilize injured area
- compartmentalize area of damage
What are 3 physiological events in acute inflammation?
neurologic
hemodynamic (changes in vascular flow & permeability)
cellular
How long does phase 1 last?
few hours - 2-3 days
Are the cardinal signs of inflammation present in phase 1?
Yes
True/False: In phase 1 of the healing process, events are different depending on the cause of inflammation
FALSE! In phase 2, the events are the same regardless of the cause of inflammation, but the magnitude of events depends upon severity of injury & immune status
What are some neurologic events that occur during phase 1?
- initial vasoconstriction (transitory & reflexive, lasts up to 30 sec)
- gradual vasodilation (relaxation of reflexive spasm, causes ‘bleeding’ to start)
What are 5 hemodynamic events that occur during phase 1?
- Vasoconstriction
- Vasodilation… hyperemia
- Slowing of blood flow… stasis
- margination of leukocytes
- Permeability changes
What causes vasoconstriction during phase 1?
From chemical mediators: NE - blood vessels, serotonin - platelets
What causes vasodilation/hyperemia during phase 1?
Relaxation of reflex vasospasm, chemical mediators: histamine & prostaglandin
What happens during phase 1 due to blood stasis?
blood pooling… clotting
What is characteristic about margination of leukocytes during phase 1?
Neutrophilic migration
What causes permeability changes & where do they take place during phase 1?
Chemical mediators: histamines, leukotrienes
Cappillaries/Small venules from widening of endothelial cells, fluids leak -> transudate/exudate cause edma -> plasma exudate coagulates into network of fibrin to start tissue repair
What are 3 cellular events that take place during phase 1?
Mast cells, circulating leukocytes, monocytes/macrophages
What do mast cells do during phase 1?
Already present in CT, damage to CT leads to activation & degranulation, release histamine (increased vasodilation & permeability), release heparin (anticoagulant)