Code Blue
A medication given every other cycle to stimulate alpha-1 adrenergic receptors and cause vasoconstriction.
What is epinephrine?
An indicator of poor perfusion - if it's high, you MAY be asked to give a fluid bolus.
What is Lactate?
The reversal agent for opioids.
What is naloxone?
A toxicity commonly seen on triage for wobbling, falling over, and dribbling urine...
What is marijuana toxicity?
IVDD
What is Intervertebral disc disease?
Two arrhythmias where defibrillation is indicated.
What are pulseless V-tach and V-fib?
The electrolyte responsible for bradycardia and arrhythmias in blocked cats.
What is K (Potassium)?
The three main opioid receptors.
What are mu, kappa, and delta?
A toxicity solved by administration of Smirnoff.
What is Ethylene glycol?
DCM
What is Dilated cardiomyopathy?
The duration of time between each rescue breath.
What is 6 seconds?
Multiply me by three, to estimate your PCV...
What is Hb (hemoglobin)?
A pure Mu opioid that is also an NMDA antagonist.
What is Methadone?
A toxic compound in some chewing gums, associated with hypoglycemia and liver failure at higher doses?
What is xylitol?
MUE
What is Meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology?
A population of dogs that may require compressions performed in dorsal recumbency.
What are wide chested dogs (ex. bulldog)?
An electrolyte that is commonly low in a vomiting foreign body patient, resulting in an alkalosis.
What is chloride?
A pure mu opioid agonist with a short duration of action, best administered as a CRI.
What is Fentanyl?
A toxic substance containing theobromine.
What is chocolate?
DIC
What is Disseminated intervascular coagulation?
An antiarrhythmic that can be considered in dogs or cats with refractory (shockable) arrhythmias, during CPR.
What is Esmolol?
HCO3- is the chemical formula for what buffer?
What is bicarbonate?
An opioid commonly used in epidurals, that is associated with histamine release if given IV.
What is Morphine?
A common houseplant that is highly toxic to cats and can cause acute kidney failure if ingested
What are Lillies?
AHDS
What is Acute hemorrhagic distress syndrome?