Promotion of repair

Rest - avoidance of further stress

Elevation of affected part

Drainage of pus

Moderate heat - helps fibrous tissue producing cells

- speeds up growth of new capillaries

Various drugs eg. antibiotics - to remove insulting agents

Diet eg. vitamin C

Correction of other problems eg - cardiac function

- fluid balance

Treat as a whole person - physical

- psychological

- spiritual

- social

Systemic effects of inflammation

Rise in body temperature

12.6% rise in metabolism per 1`C

Increased ventilation

Increased cardiac output

Increased fluid loss

Response to injury

Trauma )

Bacteria ) Any insult --------------- inflammation

Chemical Injury )

Inflammation may occur to any tissue in the body.

Inflammation is not a disease, it is a response.

Mechanisms of Inflammation

1. Nerve action

2. Chemical agents.

eg., Platelets release histamine then other polypeptides have an effect.

Chronic inflammation.