Emergencies
Treatment for this emergency would be isolation, IVF, Get them to eat, and a feeding tube if necessary
Parvovirus
ABCs of CPR
Airway. Breathing. Circulation.
Definition of Hypo/Hypervolemia
Hypovolemia: Decrease in blood volume
Hypervolemia: Increase in blood volume
Atropine: What does it do (Give at least 1) and how is it given?
Increases Heart rate, Dilates pupils and bronci, Drecrease gut motility, stomach acidity and stomach secretions. Given IV
Saphenous vein- Hind legs
Cephalic vein- Front legs
Could cause a tear in the gastrointestinal tract and allow intestinal contents to seep into the abdomen, peritonitis, and sepsis
Foreign Body
2 Uninterrupted Minutes
100-120/Minute
Name 2 of the 8 reason why to give fluids
1. Hypotension 5. Diuresis
2. Electrolytes 6. Acid/ Base Imbalance
3. Ascites/ Effusions 7. Dehydration
4. Toxins 8. Vomiting and Diarrhea
Epinephrine: What does it do (Give at least 2)
Treats severe allergic reactions, dilates the bronchial tubes, stimulates the heart in CPR, and clots bloody noses
Whats the order of blood cells in reference to size?
(Largest to smallest)
White blood cells, red blood cells, platelets
Stomach becomes enlarged with gas or food causing it to flip or rotate in the abdomen and cutting off blood from the spleen and stomach
GDV- Gastric Dilatation Volvulus
The ECG should be on which setting
Lead 2
3 Signs that point to dehydration
1. Increased total solids
2. Increased Packed cell volume (PCV)
3. Increased Urine SG
Furosemide: Second name and what is it?
Lasix and Diuretic
What are the components of whole blood?
platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells, cryo, plasma
When the immune system mistakes the red blood cells for a foreign body and destroys them causing the pet to become anemic
IMHA: Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
Over inflation: Destroys trachea mucosa, Injury to Vocal cords, Esophageal intubation, Bronchospasm, Endobronchial Intubation, Perforation of the trachea, Under inflation: No anesthetic benefit, rotating the body while tube is connected: destroys trachea, Obstruction of tube, Leaving pop-off valve closed: will cause tension, Pneumothorax (lung pops)
Difference in crystalloids and colloids
Crystalloids are smaller molecules that leave after 30 minuutes.
Colloids are larger molecules that stay in intravascular space for longer periods of time.
How is Dextrose NEVER given and why?
Under the skin because it eats away at the skin
The 5 types of white blood cells
Monocytes, Lymphocytes, Neutrophil, Basophil, and Eosinophil
Symptoms of this could be cold rear legs, dragging hind legs, extremely painful, vocalization, and open mouth breathing
Saddle Thrombus (Aortic Thromboembolism)
Give 1 of the 2 reversal drugs used
1. Naxolone
2. Flumazenil
Maintenance Calculation Formula
Weight in Pounds x 30 / 24 = Maintenance (1xM)
Lidocaine: What else is this used for besides a local anesthetic?
Treats abnormal heart rhythms
The make up of plasma and the percentages of which each takes up