Fractures and Repair
A fracture with an open wound through the skin
Compound
The most abundant electrolyte in ECF
Sodium
Term for age related joint disease
Osteoarthritis
First stage of the grief process
Denial
Type of fracture at the growth plate
Epiphyseal
Condition where the blood has too much acid
Acidosis
Term for difficulty breathing
Dyspnea
The act of inducing painless death
Euthanasia
Immature bone cells that form new bone
Osteoblasts
Calculate the replacement fluids for a 5 kg cat that is 5% dehydrated
250ml
Term for abnormal heart rhythm
Arrhythmia
Term for the emotional toll from constant exposure to trauma in vet med
Compassion fatigue
First stage of the fracture healing process
Hematoma
Calculate the maximum fluids a 10kg dog can receive per hour
400ml
Term for excessive salivation
Ptyalism
The last stage of the grief process
Acceptance
Name for apparatus that uses pins and a bridging bar for complicated fractures
Kirschner
Fluid used for rapid volume expansion
Colloid
Term for increased thirst in endocrine disorders
Polydipsia
Workplace stress from overwork or poor management
Burnout