Immune system less likely to respond. They take much longer to get healthy.
People in poverty , no insurance, bad hygiene,
assess for elevation of WBC
Breakdown of each wbc (neutrophil, lymphocyte, macrophage)
Non–specific tests but can give overall info.
Band cells are baby neutrophils. If person has elevated bands then it is a severe infx bc they are sending the babies to "battle".
Prevention of infx , trauma, sx, and contact with harmful agents.
RICE
Stored in granules of basophils, mast cells, platelets.
Causes vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
Stored in platelets , mast cells, enterochromaffin cells of GI tract.
Causes vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Stimulates smooth muscle contraction.