2 Acute inflammation Flashcards
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Definition of acute inflammation
protective rapid response of living tissue to injury
In the activation of the inflammatory process the tissue damage involves the detection of what ?
PAMPs/ DAMPS
In the activation of the inflammatory process with arachidonic acid mediators: activation of ..? formation of ..? a drug that inhibits the activation ?
- activation of phospholipids (arachidonic acid released from cell membrane)
- formation of inflammatory mediators (arachidonic acid mediators precursor of eicosanoid -> prostaglandins, thromboxanes, leukotrienes)
- NSAIDs (ant-inflammatory effects, block conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins and other eicosanoids )
6 examples of chemical mediators ?
- serotonin
- histamine
- complement
- bradykinin
- prostaglandin
- leukotrienes
- Endogenous chemical mediators are derived from where ?
- Example of exogenous chemical mediators
- plasma proteins, leucocytes and local tissues
- endotoxin from Gram negative bacteria
Key examples of increased vascular permeability chemical mediators ?
- histamine
- bradykinin
- C5a + C5b
- Nitric oxide
- leukotrienes
Key examples of fever chemical mediators ?
- IL-1
- TNF
- prostaglandins
List the 5 imaging investigations for acute inflammation
- ECG
- X-ray
- CT (computed tomography)
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
- U/S (ultrasound)
What is the most common occupational skin disease?
contact dermatitis
Among all the skin conditions related to work or occupational exposure, what is the most frequently encountered ?
contact dermatitis
what is inflammation of the skin known as ?
contact dermatitis
when does contact dermatitis occur ?
when skin comes into contact with irritants or allergens
In contact dermatitis how does the skin react ?
becomes:
* red
* itchy
* swollen
* blistered
Name an example of leukotriene antagonists (type of medication that blocks the effects of leukotrienes)
montelukast
What’s the disease with the complement deficiency in C1-inhibitor ?
hereditary angioedema
What 2 phases characterise acute inflammation ?
cellular and vascular phases
4 key features of acute inflammation & what is it initiated to limit [not the cardinal symptoms!]
- immediate
- short duration
- innate (present from birth)
- stereotyped (happens the same way no matter the cause of the inflammation )
- initiated to limit tissue damage
5 clinical features of acute inflammation (cardinal symptoms)
- dolor - pain
- tumor - swelling
- rubor - redness
- calor - heat
- functio laesa - loss of function
In the activation of the inflammatory process with activation of kinin system , what gets formed ? what process ?
- formation of bradykinin
- vasodilation
- 2 examples of vasoactive amines ?
- example of vasoactive peptide ?
- histamine, serotonin
- bradykinin
What is the term inflammation not a synonym for ?
infection
what’s the suffix used to indicated inflammation of an organ or tissue ?
-itis
Give one example of an inflammation that doesn’t match the same suffix ending ?
pneumonia
List various factors that can cause or contribute to contact dermatitis + include examples
I F S I C
- Irritants (such as soaps and detergents) - e.g. shampoos, bubble bath
- food allergens - cows’ milk, egg, nuts
- skin infections - staphylococcus aurues infectious is a common cause
- inhalant allergens - dust mite
- contact allergens - nickel, fagrances, propolis, poison ivy