This document summarizes the key aspects of inflammation. It defines inflammation as the body's protective response to injury. The classic signs of inflammation are described as heat, redness, swelling, pain, and loss of function. The mechanisms of inflammation are explained, including vasodilation, exudation, edema, and emigration of cells. Different chemical mediators that contribute to inflammation are also outlined.

3. Red, Warm & Swollen (Flare, Flush & Weal – Lewis) Triple response

5. Mechanism of Inflammation:

9. Walling-off effect of inflammation

10. Macrophage and neutrophil responses during inflammation

12. Feedback control of the macrophages and neutrophil response

15. The 5 Cardinal Signs of Heat Redness Swelling Pain Loss Of Func.