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pathophys module 2

front 1

total body water

back 1

intracellular fluid and extracellular fluid

front 2

intracellular fluid

back 2

fluid inside the cells

front 3

extracellular fluid

back 3

fluid outside the cells

intravascular and interstitial and transcellular and cerebrospinal fluids

front 4

sources of water

back 4

liquids

foods

cellular metabolism

front 5

losses of water

back 5

urine

feces

insensible losses (lungs and skin)

front 6

balance of water a electrolyets

back 6

thirst mechanism in the hypothalamus

antidiuretic hormone

aldosterone

atrial natriuretic peptide

front 7

capillary exchange

back 7

filtration

diffusion

active transport

osmosis

front 8

filtration

back 8

movement of fluid from blood to interstitial spaces

hydrostatic pressure (push)

osmotic pressure (pull)

front 9

diffusion

back 9

solutes down their concentration gradient

front 10

active transport

back 10

solute moved against their concentration gradient using ATP power

front 11

osmosis

back 11

movement of water down the "water" gradient, toward higher solute concentration

front 12

edema

back 12

excess fluid on the interstitial compartment causing swelling or enlargement of the tissues

localized or general

can interfere with venous return, arterial circulation, and cell function in the area

front 13

causes of edema

back 13

increased capillary hydrostatic pressure

loss of plasma proteins

obstruction of lymphatic circulation

increased capillary permeability

front 14

effects of edema

back 14

localized swelling

pitting edema

increased body weight

functional impairment of organs or joints

pain

impaired arterial circulation when sustained

poor dental impressions

skin susceptible to ulceration

front 15

dehydration

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insufficient body fluid resulting from inadequate intake or excessive loss of fluid or a combination of both

front 16

fluid loss

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measured by change in body weight; adjusted for age, body size, and condition

front 17

isotonic dehydration

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proportionate loss of fluid and electrolytes

front 18

hypotonic dehydration

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loss of more electrolytes than water, leaving ECF with lower plasma osmolality

front 19

hypertonic dehydration

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loss of more fluids than electrolytes, leaving ECF with hight plasma osmolality

front 20

causes of dehydration

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vomiting and diarrhea

excessive sweating with loss of sodium and water

diabetic ketoacidosis

insufficient water intake

use of concentrated infant formula

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direct effects of dehydration

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dry mucous membranes in mouth

decreased skin turgor or elasticity

lower blood pressure (low blood volume)

fatigue

increased hematocrit

decreasing mental function

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compensation for dehydration

back 22

increased thirst

increased heart rate

constricting cutaneous blood vessels

produce less urine that is more concentrated

front 23

third-spacing

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situation in which fluid shifts out of the blood and into a body cavity or tissue; it is no longer available as circulatory fluid

can occur with peritonitis or burns

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sodium imblanaces

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primary cation of ECF

active transport with Na+/K+ ATPase in cells maintain high in ECF

active secreted in mucus and body secretion

forms of NaCl and NaHCO3 in body

ingested in with food and fluids; lost in sweat, urine, feces

levels controlled by kidneys

important for maintain ECF volume

involved in nerve conduction and muscle contraction

front 25

causes of hyponatremia

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Na+

loss: excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhea

use of certain diuretic drugs and low Na+ diet

low aldosterone, excess ADH, adrenal insufficiency

early chronic renal failure

excess H2O intake

front 26

effects of hyponatremia

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fatigue, muscle cramps, abdominal discomfort, or cramps with nausea and vomiting

impaired nerve conduction

fluid imbalances between compartments

fluid shift into cells

brain cells may swell

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causes of hypernatremia

back 27

ingest large amounts of Na+

high H2O losses

insufficient ADH, large volumes of dilute urine

loss of thirst mechanism, not drinking

watery diarrhea

prolonged periods of rapid respiration

front 28

effects of hypernatremia

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fluid out of cells

weakness, agitation

firm, subcutaneous tissue

increased thirst with dry, rough mucus membranes

decreased urine output due to normal ADH secretion

front 29

potassium imbalance

back 29

primary cation of ICF

active transport with Na+/K+ ATPase in cells to maintain low in ECF and high in ICF

ingested in with food

insulin promotes movement of K+ into cells

influenced by acid-base balance

abnormal K+ affects contractions of cardiac muscle and causes changes in ECG

front 30

causes of hypokalemia

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excess losses from diarrhea

diuresis associated with certain diuretic drugs

excessive aldosterone or glucocorticoids in the body

decreased dietary intake

treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis with insulin

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effects of hypokalemia

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cardiac dysrhythmias and abnormal ECG patterns

fatigue and muscle weakness

paresthesias - pins and needles

decreased digestive tract motility

impaired renal function, failure to concentrate urine

severe deficits, respiratory muscles become weak, shallow respirations

front 32

causes of hyperkalemia

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renal failure

aldosterone deficit

use of "potassium-sparing" diuretic durgs

leakage of intracellular K+ into ECF in patients with extensive tissue damage

displacement of K+ from cells by prolonged or severe acidosis

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effects of hyperkalemia

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cardiac dysrhythmias and abnormal ECG patterns

fatigue and muscle weakness

paresthesias - pins and needles

nausea

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calcium imbalance

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divalent cation of ECF

ingested in food; stored in bone, excreted in urine and feces

balance maintained by PTH and calcitonin

Ca2+ and phosphate ions have reciprocal relationship in the ECF

front 35

causes of hypocalcemia

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hypoparathyroidism

malabsorption syndrome

deficit serum albumin

increased serum pH - alkalosis

renal failure

front 36

effects of hypocalcemia

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muscle twitching, carpopedal spasm, hyperactive reflexes

chvostek sign

trousseau sign

laryngospasm

parethesias

weak heart contractions

front 37

causes of hypercalcemia

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neoplasms; malignant bone tumors

hyperparathyroidism

immobility or decreased stress on bone

increased intake of Ca2+ from more vit D intake

milk-alkali syndrome

front 38

effects of hypercalcemia

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depress neuromuscular activity

stupor, anorexia, nausea

personality changes

interferes with ADH in kidneys causing polyuria

increased strength of cardiac contractions and dysrhythmias develop

may contribute to kidney stones

front 39

magnesium imbalance

back 39

divalent cation of the ICF

50% stored in bone

serum levels linked to K+ and Ca2+ levels

imbalances are rare

front 40

causes of hypomagnesemia

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malabsorption or malnutrition

use of diuretics; diabetic ketoacidosis; hyperparathyroidism; hyperaldosteronism

front 41

effects of hypomagnesemia

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neuromuscular irritability; tremors of chorea; insomnia; personality changes; increased heart rate with arrhythmias

front 42

cause of hypermagnesemia

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renal failure

front 43

effects of hypermagnesemia

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depressed neuromuscular function; decreased reflexes; lethargy; cardiac arrhythmias

front 44

phosphate imbalance

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divalent anion; located in bone

functions in bone and tooth mineralization; metabolic processes; phosphate buffer system and removal of H+ through kidneys

front 45

causes of hypophosphatemia

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malabsorption; diarrhea; excessive use of antacids; alkalosis; hyperparathyroidism

front 46

effects of hypophosphatemia

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tremors; weak reflexes; paresthesias; confusion and stupor; anorexia; dysphagia; poor blood cell function

front 47

causes of hyperphosphatemia

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renal failure; tissue damage or chemotherapy that releases intracellular phosphate

front 48

effects of hyperphosphatemia

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same manifestations as that for hypocalcemia

front 49

buffer systems

back 49

combination of a weak acid and its alkaline salt; components react with acids or alkali in blood

front 50

four main buffer pairs

back 50

sodium bicarbonate and carbonic acid

phosphate system

hemoglobin system

protein system

front 51

bicarbonate - carbonic acid buffer system

back 51

catalyzed by carbonic anhydrase in blood, lungs, kidneys

ratio of bicarbonate to carbonic acid must be 20:1 to maintain pH 7.35-7.45

front 52

respiratory system

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chemoreceptors detect increase in CO2 or decrease in pH, stimulate increased respiratory rate to drive off more CO2; raises blood pH

in alkalosis, respiratory rate reduced and more CO2 retained; lowering blood pH

front 53

renal system

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exchange Na+ with H+ under influence of aldosterone

front 54

diagnostic tests for acid-base imbalance

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arterial blood gases

base excess or deficit

anion gap

front 55

respiratory acidosis

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increased CO2 from respiratory problems

front 56

acute causes of respiratory acidosis

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pneumonia; airway obstruction; chest injuries; patient taking opiates

front 57

chronic causes of respiratory acidosis

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease like emphysema

front 58

metabolic acidosis

back 58

decreased availability of bicarbonate ions

front 59

causes of metabolic acidosis

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excessive bicarbonate loss from diarrhea, nonvolatile acid production high; renal disease or renal failure, H+ not secreted and bicarbonate not reabsorbed

front 60

respiratory alkalosis

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hyperventilation caused by anxiety, high fever, or aspirin overdose

re-breathing expired air in a paper bag can help retain CO2 to lower blood pH

front 61

metabolic alkalosis

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early stage of vomiting, hypokalemia, excessive antacid intake

front 62

compensation of acid-base imbalance

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the cause of the imbalance determines the first change in the ratio

compensation is assessed by subsequent change in second part of the ratio

front 63

decompensation

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life-threatening condition

the kidneys and lungs cannot compensate

serum pH moves out of normal range

can result from confounding factors involved such as infection or dehydration

front 64

first line of defense

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nonspecific mechanical barrier

skin, mucous membranes

body secretions

front 65

second line of defense

back 65

nonspecific types of inflammation and phagocytosis

front 66

third line of defense

back 66

specific defense mechanism

stimulates production of unique antibodies or sensitized lymphocytes

front 67

inflammation causes

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direct, physical damage

caustic chemicals

ischemia or infarction

allergic reactions

extreme temperatures

foreign bodies

infection

front 68

basic steps of inflammatory process

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injury to capillaries and tissue cells

bradykinin released from injured cells that activates pain receptors

sensation of pain stimulates mast cell and basophils to release histamine

bradykinin and histamine cause capillary dilation, increased blood flow and permeability

break in the skin allows bacteria to enter tissue

neutrophils and macrophages phagocytize bacteria

front 69

review of normal capillary exchange

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pre-capillary sphincters regulate blood flow to capillary beds

movement of fluid and solutes based on net hydrostatic pressure and relative osmotic pressures of blood and interstitial fluid

front 70

arterial end

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fluid pushed out due to high hydrostatic pressure in capillary and low hydrostatic pressure of interstitial space

front 71

venous end

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fluid drawn in due to higher osmotic pressure of blood than that of the interstitial fluid

front 72

capillary exchange with inflammation

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injured cells release chemical mediators that cause vasodilation

chemical mediators also increase capillary permeability

protein, water, electrolytes leave capillary, from exudate

leukocytes leave capillary and move to site of injury to begin phagocytosis of foreign material

front 73

vascular response in acute inflammation

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due to chemical mediators released in response to damage

cause local vasodilation and increased capillary permeability

redness and warmth

front 74

immediate action in vascular response of acute inflammation

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histamine from mast cell granules; kinins and complement system from plasma protein activation

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later effects in vascular response of acute inflammation

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leukotrienes and prostaglandins synthesized from arachidonic acid in mast cells

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cellular response of acute inflammation

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white blood cells attracted by chemotaxis

mast cells release chemotactic factors

neutrophils attracted to injury site

phagocytosis of foreign matter

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exudate

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collection of interstitial fluid formed in inflamed area

front 78

serous exudate

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watery, fluid with protein and white blood cells

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fibrinous exudate

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thick and sticky; high cell and fibrin content; increases risk of scar tissue

front 80

purulent exudate

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thick, yellowish green; leukocytes, cell debris, microbes, bacterial infection; pus

front 81

abscess exudate

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localize pocket of purulent exudate in solid tissue

front 82

hemorrhagic exudate

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blood vessels damaged

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general manifestations of acute inflammation

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mild fever, malaise, fatigue, headache, anorexia

front 84

cause of fever

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release of pyrogens from macrophages, signaling hypothalamus to reset internal thermostat to hight temperature

front 85

leukocytosis

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increased number of white blood cells, especially neutrophils

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differential count

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proportion of each type of white blood cell altered, depending on cause

front 87

plasma proteins

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increased fibrinogen and prothronmbin

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erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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elevated plasma proteins increase the rate at which red blood cells settle in a sample

front 89

c-reactive protein

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a protein not normally found in blood, appears with acute inflammation and necrosis within 24 to 48 hours

front 90

cell enzymes

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released from necrotic cells and enter tissue fluids and blood; specific enzymes may indicate the site of inflammation

front 91

potential complications of acute inflammation

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ulcers, local complications, infections, skeletal muscle spasms

front 92

chronic inflammation

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develops from unresolved acute episode

less swelling and exudate

more lymphocytes, macrophages, and fibroblasts

more tissue destruction

more collagen production

front 93

complications of chronic inflammation

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arthritis in joints

deep ulcers that may perforate the viscera

extensive scar tissue

front 94

aspirin

back 94

acetylsalicylic acid

decreases prostaglandin synthesis at site of inflammation; reduces pain and fever

never for children

some people are allergic

gastrointestinal distress and interferes with blood clotting

front 95

acetaminophen

back 95

tylenol or paracetamol

analgesic, antipyretic, not anti-inflammatory

front 96

NSAIDS

back 96

analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

ibuprofen

some are allergic, delays blood clotting, risk of gastrointestinal distress and gastric ulcers

front 97

NSAID COX-2 inhibitor

back 97

anti-inflammatory; analgesic

similar negative effects as aspirin and NSAIDS

edema/increased blood pressure

front 98

corticosteroids

back 98

anti-inflammatory drugs

decrease capillary permeability; enhancement of epinephrine and norepinephrine to stabilize vasculature

reduce number of leukocytes and mast cells at site, decreasing release of histamine and prostaglandins

front 99

adverse effects of corticosteroids

back 99

atrophy of lymphoid tissue; catabolic effects on tissues; delayed healing; delayed growth in children; retention of sodium and water leading to high BP and edema

front 100

anti-inflammatory herbs and spices

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turmeric

black pepper

ginger root

rosemary

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RICE

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rest ice compression elevation

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first aid measures

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RICE

mold, moderate exercise can help blood flow

elevation and compression can help mediate swelling

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types of healing

back 103

resolution

regeneration

replacement

healing by first intention

healing by second intention

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resolution

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minimal tissue damage; damaged cells recover and tissue returns to normal after a short period

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regeneration

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cells of damaged tissue can undergo mitosis; damaged tissue replaced by identical cells generated by cells

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replacement

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extensive tissue damage, cells not capable of mitosis; replaced by connective tissue

front 107

healing by first intention

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clean wound, no necrotic tissue, edges held together with minimal gap and minimal scar

front 108

healing by second intention

back 108

large wound, more inflammation, longer healing period, more scarring

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healing process

back 109

blood clot forms and seals area

inflammation develops in surrounding area

granulation tissue grows into gap

epithelial cells undergo mitosis

fibroblasts and connective tissue cells enter area

scar tissue remains

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factors promoting healing

back 110

youth

good nutrition

adequate hemoglobin

effective circulation

clean, undisturbed wound

no infection

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factors delaying healing

back 111

advanced age; reduced mitosis

poor nutrition, dehydration

anemia

circulatory problems

certain chronic diseases

irritation

infection

chemotherapy treatment

prolonged use of glucocorticoids

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complications due to scar formation

back 112

loss of function

contractures and obstruction

adhesions

hypertrophic scar tissue

ulcerations

front 113

burn

back 113

a thermal or non-thermal injury that causing acute inflammation and tissue destruction

front 114

classification of burns

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classified by depth of skin damage and percentage of body surface area involved

front 115

first-degree burn

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superficial burn

damage to epidermis

heals without scar; sunburn, mild scald

front 116

second-degree burn

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partial thickness burn

destruction of epidermis and part of dermis

red, edematous, blistered, hypersensitivity

easily infected; cause scarring

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third-degree burn

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destruction of all skin layers

wound coagulated and charred

damaged tissue shrinks causing pressure on edematous tissue beneath

escharotomy

requires skin grafting for healing

front 118

effects of burn injury

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shock

respiratory problems

pain

infection

metabolic needs

front 119

healing of burns

back 119

immediate covering; nonstick dressing

large areas - stretch skin graft

synthetic or biosynthetic substitutes

goal to minimize scar tissue formation

physiotherapy and occupational therapy to reduce effects of scar tissue

front 120

burns in children

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growth of children effected during hyper-metabolism of burn recovery

thin skin easily burned in hot water for baths

additional surgery for grafts required to accommodate growth