Pathophysiology: Inflammation and Healing Question & Answers

Acute Inflammation - Pathophysiology - ANSWER: Release of chemical mediators from injured cells affects blood vessels and nerves in area Local vasodilation Hyperemia Increased capillary membrane permeability (allows plasma proteins and fluid to move and dilutes toxic materials. Includes immunoglobulins and fibrinogens) Chemotaxis (chemical mediators attract leukocytes to injured area) Acute Inflammation Diagnostic Tests - ANSWER: White blood cell count (WBC), Differential Count (Dif), Plasma Proteins, C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Erythrocye Sedimentation Rate (ESR or sed rate), Specific cell Enzymes, Acute inflammation Potential Complications - ANSWER: Infection Skeletal Muscle Spasm Local Complications Defense Mechanisms - ANSWER: used to protect the body and can be nonspecific or specific. Diagnosis of Inflammation - ANSWER: Medical history and physical exam (eval of cardinal signs of inflammation, assess ROM, muscle and join functioning, pain assessment).................