Inflammation- Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (HIPER)
Included In This Lesson
Outline
HIPER
- H-Heat
- I-Indurations (hardening)
- P-Pain
- E-Edema
- R-Redness
Description
In response to tissue damage the body elicits the inflammatory response in attempt to rid itself of the initial offender. These attempts can sometimes become more of a problem than a solution.