Pathophysiology Multiple Stab wounds Group A PDF

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Pathopphysiology of multipe stab wounds...

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Pathophysiology of Stab wound

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Precipitating factors: Environment where pt lives Environment where the pt works for a living Shift of work (night) Relationship with other people

Predisposing factors: Age. More common in young adults  Gender. More common in males

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Risk factors: knife, samurai, blade, something sharp

Disruption of Cell Membrane

entrance of pyrogens

Start of Inflammatory Process

Hypothalamus (prostaglandin production)

Fever (value)

Mast Cells

Bradykinin

Prostaglandin

Histamine

Leukotrienes

interleukin - 1

Vasoconstriction increase WBC = (value)

Vasodilation Prevent spill of blood Increase permeability

Diapedesis or Accumulation of WBC to the interstitial compartment

Phagocytosis

Swelling

Exudates

ruptured of the affected part

sepsis

Pain If treated

if NOT treated

RECOVERY

Septic shock: Decrease Blood Pressure Decreased Blood Volume

DEATH...