Terminology
inflammation
Arthritis
Paired organs containing bronchi that are divided into clearly defined lobes
Lungs
biohazard materials such as needles, scalpel blades, and syringes
Sharps
Lowering an animals stress can be done just by
Use of a soothing calm voice, holding the animal, and making sure your in their feild of vision
hemostasis, inflammation, debridement, repair, maturation
-al, -ic, -ac, -ous
pertaining to
hematology, hematopoiesis, hemoglobin
blood cells
Schedules V
accepted medical use/liquid suspension
healthy overall, eyes bright, coat shiny, too fat or too thin?
general appearance
cuts with irregularly tornedges
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
primary abductors of the forelimbs
pectorals
Solutions that destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth on living tissue
Antiseptics
Heart sounds are most easily heard on the left side of the animal due to the placement of the heart
true
certain drugs and treatments may interfere with or slow healing
drug interference
as much as desired
ad. lib
asphyxiation
a sealed chamber in which objects are exposed to heat and steam under pressure
Autoclave
Used to inspect underlying muscle and skeletal structure and locate abnormalities
palpation
Causes the wound to swell due to the increased blood volume in the blood vessels
Dilation
oxia
oxygen
tiny flap that covers the larynx during swallowing
Epiglottis
OSHA
Occupational Health and safety administration
Use of a stethoscope to listen to sounds produced by the respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems
Ausculation
thins the blood and reduces the likelihood that platelets will stick to eachother
coagulants