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What does the body primarily respond to with systemic changes?
What does the body primarily respond to with systemic changes?
- Significant local tissue injury (correct)
- Minor injuries
- Routine surgical procedures
- Psychological stress
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the body's surgical stress response?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the body's surgical stress response?
- To increase blood loss during surgery
- To limit damage and initiate repair (correct)
- To completely heal the injured tissue immediately
- To enhance metabolic function only
What serious complication can arise from the body's stress response to injury?
What serious complication can arise from the body's stress response to injury?
- Wound healing
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Sepsis (correct)
- Enhanced immune system activity
What condition may be prolonged as a result of the adverse effects of the body's stress response?
What condition may be prolonged as a result of the adverse effects of the body's stress response?
What forms the basis of modern perioperative care after major surgery?
What forms the basis of modern perioperative care after major surgery?
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Study Notes
Surgical Stress Response
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Major tissue injury triggers a systemic response affecting vital organs
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This response involves hormonal, inflammatory cytokine and neural pathways
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The response aims to limit damage and begin repair processes
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However, the response can have negative consequences such as:
- Sepsis
- Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)
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Managing the metabolic response is crucial for successful outcomes in post-operative care, trauma and sepsis
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