Mgmt: Inflammation/Infection
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kittatinny on October 16, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 RICE | Inflammation management: Rest Ice Compression Elevation |
| Stages of infection | Incubation Prodromal Illness Convalescence |
| Symptoms of systemic infection | Malaise, anorexia, leukocytosis, fever |
| Symptoms of local infection | Calor, rubor, tumor, dolor, purulence |
| Phases of fever | Prodromal, chills, flushing, defervescence |
| Benefits of fever | Increased WBC Increased cytokines: interferon, interleukin Decreased iron (deprives bacteria) |
| Managing fever | -Cooling measures: bath, ice, hypothermia devices -Hydration -Antipyretics |
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