Presentation
French word, meaning "to sort"
What is triage?
A condition that represents the failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells.
What is shock?
A fracture with the bone protruding through the skin.
What is a compound / open fracture?
A penetrating wound that may need to be flushed and surgically explored to eliminate infection.
What is a puncture wound?
Recommendations for the owner with a pet that is bleeding
-Control bleeding with direct pressure to the wound using clean material or hand
-Do not remove the bandage
-Elevate the limb, if bleeding
Obtain these three pieces of information when performing telephone triage
Client name & phone number
Signalment of pet
Brief description of the problem
The stage of shock when the heart rate remains rapid, but pulses become weak and impalpable.
What is progressive or late stage shock?
A highly contagious, often fatal disease seen in unvaccinated dogs usually less than a year old.
What is parvovirus?
What is a laceration?
Recommendations for the owner of a pet that has a wound with a penetrating object
-Do not remove the object
-Try to prevent further movement or penetration of the object
This is the team member in the clinic responsible for determining where to direct emergency patients
Air in the pleural space
What is pneumothorax?
A piece of skin or tissue that has been torn from the body.
What is an avulsion?
This is phase of a seizure when an animal has ceased thrashing and may stagger about aimlessly.
What is the post-ictal period?
Recommendations for the owner of a pet with a burn
Cover with a clean cool compress
When assessing emergencies, these two body systems are assessed simultaneously and carry equal importance
The respiratory and cardiovascular systems
Blood in the pleural space
What is hemothorax?
AKA bloat, this life threatening condition results when the stomach twists around the distal esophagus, preventing air and fluid from leaving the stomach.
What is gastric dilation volvulus?
The temperature at which active cooling should be stopped for heat stroke patients.
What is 103 degrees?
Recommendations for every owner transporting a pet that may be painful
Use caution, safety is a primary concern, painful animals may bite.