Veterinary Risks
These bodily fluids from animals are constantly exposing veterinarians to potential risks.
What are blood, urine and feces?
This is how dogs primarily defend themselves.
What is biting?
This chemical state of an animal should be used for improved restraint procedures.
What is sedation?
The antiseptic should be used to wash a bite would thoroughly.
What is chlorhexidine?
According to a 1988 study, this percentage of vets suffered a major animal-related injury in their career.
What is 64.6%?
This type of animal is reported to most often cause injuires to veterinarians.
What are cattle?
Rabbits use this method of defense with their claws.
What is kicking?
These 2 environmental factors should be ensured to prevent injuries.
What are proper lighting and non-slip floors?
After washing, the wound should be irrigated with this solution?
What is normal saline?
In the 1988 study, this percentage of vets needed hospitalization due to animal related injuries.
What is 14%?
In a hospital setting, these two types of injuries were reported from running pinning equipment.
What are cuts to fingers and wrists?
Horses can injure people in these 3 ways.
What are biting, kicking (with front or back hooves), and squeezing?
When restraining an animal, one should focus on this instead of the procedure.
What are the animal and it's reactions?
This piece of equipment, along with a 35mL syringe, can be used to create a pressure for irrigation.
What is an 18g needle?
These 2 types of injuries were reported as the most common severe injuries in the 1988 study.
What are kicks and bites?
This specific type of snake poses a risk to veterinarians alongside larger exotics and wildlife.
What are venomous snakes?
This small mammal, along with hamsters, is known for biting.
What is a ferret?
This type of handling technique is recommended to improve restraint procedrues.
What is low stress handling?
This treatment is recommended every 5 years for veterinary employees to prevent a specific disease from bite wounds.
What is a tetanus booster?
This percentage of dog bites become infected.
What is 2-5%?
According to the document, these 3 animals are the top causes of injuiries to veterinarians, in order.
What are cattle, horses and dogs?
Besides kicking and squeezing, cattle can also cause injury by this action.
What is trampling?
Having this can provide a diversion, apply first aid, or call for medical attention if you are injured.
What is a second person?
If the biting animal is potentially rabid, the victim may need to undergo this medical procedure.
What is rabies prophylaxis?
This study year is mentioned in the document regarding veterinary injuries statistics.
What is 1988?