General Policies
What are two reasons to take photos of a patient on intake?
* To use the image for future identification of a pt.
* Photos of presenting injuries for future comparison of how injury progresses.
* For webmaster use.
If you are on the 7-9am triage shift, what are you required to check?
Transfer list
*though this does not really count atm while we pause intake of wildlife through ER.
How long is baby food good for once opened?
7 days. Please label once opened :)
In the Tx Log!
What 3 animals are NOT considered for euthanasia solely for unilateral vision?
Owls, Turtles, Virginia Opposums.
If an injury occurs due to a low-risk rabies patient (and has broken skin), what must be filled out?
The U of I 1st report of injury/illness form and Champaign County Animal Bite Report.
*Contact managers for low or high risk rabies species, clean out wound thouroughly, seek medical attention if needed.
If you are under the impression a specific team is not completing their treatment shifts appropriately, who do you contact?
Speak with managers, not with the team of interest.
What is an appropriate scenario to weigh a patient. (not looking for frequency a pt. should be weighed)
A Patient should be weighed while already being handled for additional treatments, not solely for weighing alone.
What must be included when charting the administration of a controlled drug?
The witness and administrator.
What types of animals should always be given injectible sedation prior to euthanasia.
Reptiles and Mammals over 100g.
If a finder plans to pick up a carrier later on, how long do we hold carriers for?
Seven days. Please let finder know this is how long we will hold onto a carrier before disposing/ donating it.
After a triage shift, how quickly should you go about SCHEDULING a DVM exam.
Orthopedic Case= IMMEDIATELY after triage exam (before you leave clinic)
*DVM will peform exam within 24h if you are unable to physically be there
Non-Orthopedic Case= Sometime during the day of your triage.
**DVM will peform exam within 48h if you are unable to physically be there
If a pt's weight has changed, what prescriptions should be edited?
Medication and feeding quantity/frequency prescriptions should be edited as needed.
You have just completed a PCV/TS. Where do you chart your findings?
The Labs section!
Also for fecals, chem/cbc ect.
What are three reasons for considering euthanasia of an avian species?
* Part of a wing missing/ amputated.
*Waterfowl with a full foot amputation.
*Raptors missing digit 1 or 2.
*Birds missing a large section of the bony part of their beak.
*Diurnal raptors, Columbiformes, passerines, seabirds missing vision in either eye.
How do you go about navigating a drug error?
*Reach out to managers with details of mistake
*Personally email pharmacy with pt. details and details of mistake.
*There is a link in the handbook but I couldnt get it to work properly (i can look into that more)
Primary Vs. Orphan feeder responsibilities regarding the orphan feeding chart:
Orphan Feeder: Update weights and stomach capacity in am
Primary: Ensure charting has been performed correctly for your pt. Ensure dilutions are moving along correctly on chart.
What type of patient is required to have a DVM or manager present for handling? (and sedation if BAR)
Carnivores/Mesocarnivores.
*Adult raccoons need to be sedated before handling.
*Sedation requests need Manager/DVM approval.
When sedating/anesthetizing a pt., what form should you be using? In addition to sedative drugs, what else should be on the chart?
2. Include emergency drugs (Epi and Atropine for example) and Reversal calculations if applicable.
*Of course: date, primary, pt ID, weight as well.
When performing an intracoelomic/ intraperitonal stick, what dose of pentobarbitol should be used?
Use a double dose!
* This should also be done for canada geese, swans, gulls, and vultures as they are more resistant to Pento.
If a Caller is hostile/ making you uncomfortable, how can you go about removing yourself from the situation?
Let the caller know your manager will get back to them later. Let manager know to call back. Put a note in the hotline section for future reference.
What are the steps to take during an interpersonal conflict between team leaders, members, or between teams?
Initially, attempt to resolve between involved parties. *(let managers know about conflict so we have a history)
If it is not resolved, come to managers so we can intervene.
What are three handling considerations to include in prescriptions as needed?
*Bite risk
*Patient injuries to keep in mind when handling
*Imprinting protocol
*Disease risk PPE
How often should a SOAP be performed, and what should be included within each section. I am NOT looking for what each letter stands for.
SOAP should be made at least once a day for each patient.
S: Subjective information like mentation, or stress/pain
O: Obective information like F+U+, LO's, or location of pt.
A: Original reason for pt. presentation and current problems
P: Future plans for patient (transfer, release, future diagnostics/exams).
What are locations to administer pentobarbitol (other than IC) in turtles, snakes, and amphibians?
Turtles: Dorsal tail vein, jugular vein, brachial vein, subcarapacial sinus.
Snakes: Ventral tail vein.
Amphibians: Intracoelomic.