Patient was educated that inflammation is characterized by the following four signs and symptoms:
- Pain
- Pain at the site of injury is secondary to chemical mediators of pain, such as, histamine, bradykinin, and prostaglandins.
- Heat
- Heat is secondary to increased blood flow to the site of injury, providing more oxygen and cells needed for protection and healing of the site.
- Redness
- Redness is secondary to increased blood flow to the site of injury, providing more oxygen and cells needed for protection and healing of the site.
- Swelling
- Increased accumulation of fluid at the site of injury results in swelling.
