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Capillary vasculature effects of a burn

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Normal capillary exchange is described in the submenu. In burns, abnormalities in capillary circulation largely contribute to oedema.

The triggers for systemic capillary changes are inflammatory mediators from damaged endothelial cells, platelets and leucocytes.


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