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Main features

1. Accumulation of fluid and plasma at the affected site


2. Intravascular activation of platelets.


3. Polymorphonuclear neutrophils as inflammatory cells.

Events

1. Vascular event


2. Cellular event

Vascular event

Earliest response is alteration in the microvasculature.



Triple response: a. Red line


b. Flare


c. Wheal