Results from rupture or necrosis of blood vessel walls.
Hematoma, bleeding after surgery or tissue trauma.
Consist of WBCs , microorganisms (dead and alive), liquefied dead cells, and other debris.
Furuncle (boil), abscess, cellulitis (diffuse inflammation in connective tissue)
Found in tissues where cells produce mucus production is accelerated by inflammatory response.
Runny nose associated with upper resp tract infx
Consists of fluid and leukocytes that move from the circulation to the site of injury. The nature and quantity of exudate depends on the type and severity of the injury and tissues involved.
The onset of fever is triggered by release of cytokines which cause fever by initiating metabolic changes in the hypothalamus (Temp regulation center).
Has features of acute inflammation but lasts longer. EX) Endocarditis is an infx with acute inflammation but last for weeks or months.
These pts may not show classic manifestations of inflammation may be masked. For them early recognition / symptoms could be malaise or "not feeling well".
Little to no harm, no great discomfort, may benefit host mechanisms , in this case antipyretics are rarely essential to pt welfare.
Very young , very old , extreme discomfort, or significant medical problem (ex: brain injury , cardiopulmonary disease).