Types of Immunity

by Cathy Parkes December 18, 2019 Updated: December 29, 2021

Types of immunity: Active natural: Body produces antibodies in response to exposure to a live pathogen. Active artificial: Body produces antibodies in response to a vaccine. Passive natural: Antibodies are passed from the mom to her baby through the placenta and breastmilk. Passive artificial: Immunoglobuins are administered to an individual after exposure to a pathogen.

To learn more about the different types of immunity, check out our post on immune system.

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Edema is documented by the depth of the indentation left by pressing a finger over the edematous area. A score of 0 means there is no clinical edema.

Edema Scoring

Edema is documented by the depth of the indentation left by pressing a finger over the edematous area. A score of 0 means there is no pitting edema.

Sterile Field Preparation

During sterile field preparation, open the top flap away from your body first. Then open the flap on the right side using the right hand, and the left side using the left hand. Lastly, open the final flap towards your body.