GI Stuffs
Sampling of free fluid within the peritoneal space
What is Abdominocentesis?
Abnormal breathing effort characterized by changes in respiratory rate, rhythm, and character
What is Dyspnea?
Drug to treat right sided heart failure
What is Lidocaine?
First intension healing
What is the healing of a wound in which the edges are closely re-approximated?
Gestation period of a dog
What is 60 days?
Measuring for an esophagostomy tube
Where is the midcervical region to the 7th-9th rib space?
Harsh, raspy sounds during inspiration
What is stridor?
Drug to treat cerebral edema
What is mannitol?
Signs of a first degree burn
What is skin that is red and painful?
Stage 2 of parturition is when _____ occurs
What is fetal birth?
The passive expulsion of material from the mouth, pharynx, or esophagus
What is Regurgitation?
Oxygen supplementation with minimal stress and handling of the patient
What is Oxygen Cage?
ECG leads on correct limbs
What is white on right front, green on right hind, black on left front and red on left hind?
Splints, casts and slings can be used to immobilize injuries below the
What are the elbow and stifle?
A neonate is considered hypothermic if its body temperature drops below
What is 94 degree F?
Clinical signs of Gastric Dilation & Volvulus (4)
What is salvation, nausea, attempting to vomit or having non-productive retching may or may not be present and abdominal distention?
The buildup of excess fluid in the area between the lungs and the chest wall
What is pleural effusion?
The most commonly seen cardiovascular disease in dogs
What is Dilated cardiomyopathy?
The correct progression of wound healing
What is Inflammatory phase, proliferative phase, maturation phase?
Longest phase of estrus cycle
What is Anestrus?
nasoesophageal (NE) vs nasogastric (NG) tubes
What is Nasoesophageal (NE) tubes end in the distal esophagus, while nasogastric (NG) tubes reach the stomach, both used for feeding?
The most common form of heart dysfunction in cats
What is Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ?
Life threatening rhythm characterized by chaotic, irregular waves
What is Ventricular fibrillation?
bandage that prevents weight-bearing of the thoracic limb
What is the Velpeau sling?
Treatment most recommended for closed pyometra
What is surgery?