Triage & Assessment
What are the four triage categories used in veterinary ECC?
Immediate, emergent, urgent, non-urgent
What type of shock is caused by blood loss?
Hypovolemic shock
What toxin is found in chocolate?
Theobromine
What does ABC stand for in CPR?
Airway, breathing, and circulation
What does SpO2 measure?
Oxygen saturation
What does CRT stand for and what is its normal range?
Capillary Refill Time; normal is <2seconds
Name one crystalloid fluid used in ECC.
LRS
Nama a common household item toxic to cats.
Lilies
What is the compression rate for CPR in dogs and cats?
100-120 compressions per minute
What is a normal heart rate for a dog?
60-160 bpm
Name two signs of respiratory distress in cats.
Open-mouth breathing; cyanosis
What is the shock dose of fluids for dogs?
90ml/kg
Whatis the antidote for rodenticide toxicity?
Vitamin K1
Name one indication for thoracocentesis.
Pleural effusion
Name one use of capnography in ECC.
Monitoring ventilation during anesthesia or CPR
What is the significance of a bounding femoral pulse?
Could indicate hyperdynamic circulation or early shock
What is the shock dose of fluids for cats?
60ml/kg
What is the treatment for ethylene glycol poisoning?
Fomepizole or ethanol
What is the purpose of a FAST ultrasound exam?
Rapid assessment for free fluid in abdomen/thorax
What doea a lactate level indicate?
Tissue perfusion and oxygenation
Describe the Modified Glasgow Coma Scale and its use in ECC.
Neurological scoring system to assess brain injury severity.
Explain the concept of fluid resuscitation endpoints.
Parameters like HR, BP, CRT, mentation used to assess response.
Describe signs of xylitol toxicity.
Hypoglycemia, seizures, and liver failure
Describe the steps for placing an emergency tracheostomy.
Incise skin, separate muscles, incise trachea, place tube
Describe the use of ECG in ECC.
Detect arrhythmias and monitor cardiac function