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Five cardinal signs, namely: 1. Redness (rubor). 2. Swelling (tumour). 3. Heat (calor; only applicable to the body's extremities). 4. Pain (dolor). 5. Loss of function (functio laesa).
Five cardinal signs, namely:
1. Redness (rubor).
2. Swelling (tumour).
3. Heat (calor; only applicable to the body’s extremities).
4. Pain (dolor).
5. Loss of function (functio laesa).
Slow, long-term inflammation lasting for prolonged periods of several months to years.
Slow, long-term inflammation lasting for prolonged periods of several months to years.
See lessThe immediate response, characterized by the increased movement of plasma and leukocytes (such as neutrophils and macrophages) from the blood into the injured site/tissues.
The immediate response, characterized by the increased movement of plasma and leukocytes (such as neutrophils and macrophages) from the blood into the injured site/tissues.
See lessThere are two types of inflammation: 1. Acute inflammation: The response to sudden body damage, such as cutting your finger. To heal the cut, your body sends inflammatory cells to the injury. 2. Chronic inflammation: Your body continues sending inflammatory cells even when there is no outside dangerRead more
There are two types of inflammation:
1. Acute inflammation: The response to sudden body damage, such as cutting your finger. To heal the cut, your body sends inflammatory cells to the injury.
2. Chronic inflammation: Your body continues sending inflammatory cells even when there is no outside danger.
See lessInflammation is part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators. The function of inflammation is to eliminate the initial cause of cRead more
Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators. The function of inflammation is to eliminate the initial cause of cell injury, clear out necrotic cells and tissues damaged from the original insult and the inflammatory process, and initiate tissue repair.
See lessSeptic shock has three stages: 1. Stage I, also called compensated or nonprogressive; 2. Stage II, also called decompensated or progressive; and 3. Stage III, also called irreversible. In stage I, the body is able to compensate for the changes caused by the infection. In stage II, the body's compensRead more
Septic shock has three stages:
1. Stage I, also called compensated or nonprogressive;
2. Stage II, also called decompensated or progressive; and
3. Stage III, also called irreversible.
In stage I, the body is able to compensate for the changes caused by the infection. In stage II, the body’s compensatory mechanisms begin to fail and organ dysfunction begins. In stage III, the changes in the body are irreversible and multiple organ failure can occur.
If you go into shock, you may experience one or more of the following: 1. Rapid, weak, or absent pulse. 2. Irregular heartbeat. 3. Rapid, shallow breathing. 4. Lightheadedness. 5. Cool, clammy skin. 6. Dilated pupils. 7. Lackluster eyes. 8. Chest pain. 9. Nausea. 10. Confusion. 11. Anxiety. 12. DecrRead more
If you go into shock, you may experience one or more of the following:
1. Rapid, weak, or absent pulse.
2. Irregular heartbeat.
3. Rapid, shallow breathing.
4. Lightheadedness.
5. Cool, clammy skin.
6. Dilated pupils.
7. Lackluster eyes.
8. Chest pain.
9. Nausea.
10. Confusion.
11. Anxiety.
12. Decrease in urine.
13. Thirst and dry mouth.
14. Low blood sugar.
15. Loss of consciousness.
The factors that influence infarction depend on the location and type of infarction. For example, a myocardial infarction (heart attack) is usually caused by a buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances in the heart's (coronary) arteries. This buildup forms plaques that can rupture and form aRead more
The factors that influence infarction depend on the location and type of infarction. For example, a myocardial infarction (heart attack) is usually caused by a buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances in the heart’s (coronary) arteries. This buildup forms plaques that can rupture and form a clot that blocks blood flow to the heart. Many risk factors for myocardial infarction are potentially modifiable, with the most important being tobacco smoking (including secondhand smoke), obesity, lack of physical activity, and alcohol use.
See lessInfarction is tissue death due to a lack of oxygen caused by an obstruction of the tissue's blood supply. The clinical effects of infarction depend on the location and severity of the infarction. For example, a myocardial infarction (heart attack) occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, causRead more
Infarction is tissue death due to a lack of oxygen caused by an obstruction of the tissue’s blood supply. The clinical effects of infarction depend on the location and severity of the infarction. For example, a myocardial infarction (heart attack) occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, causing tissue in the heart muscle to die. Symptoms may include chest pain, sweating, nausea or vomiting, and fainting. A pulmonary infarction occurs when blood flow to the lungs is blocked, causing tissue in the lungs to die. Symptoms may include coughing or spitting up blood and shortness of breath.
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Acute inflammation is the body's initial response to tissue damage, such as that caused by mechanical, thermal, electrical, irradiation, chemical, or infective insults. Some factors and infections that can lead to acute inflammation include acute bronchitis, appendicitis, and other illnesses endingRead more
Acute inflammation is the body’s initial response to tissue damage, such as that caused by mechanical, thermal, electrical, irradiation, chemical, or infective insults. Some factors and infections that can lead to acute inflammation include acute bronchitis, appendicitis, and other illnesses ending in “-itis”, an ingrown toenail, a sore throat from a cold or flu, physical trauma, or wound.
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