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phase of triage that is short (1-2 min), systematic evaluation of essential organ systems
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initial triage exam
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phase of triage that sorts patients into 3 groups: mild, moderate, severe. includes brief history, quick physical exam, and target discussion with owners
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initial triage
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phase of triage after patient is fully registered
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secondary examination
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during a respiratory emergency, what should be noted on chart
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RR, effort, and pattern hypersensitivity reactions mentation HR and rhythm pulse quality extremity temp mm color CRT |
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during a neurological emergency (traumatic brain injury {TBI}), what should be noted on chart
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mentation pupil size posture |
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during an abdominal emergency, what should be noted
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pain tympany A fluid wave arched back head pressing |
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hypovolemia requires what 6 things
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catheterization IV fluids blood transfusion identification of source emergency surgery intensive monitoring and nursing |
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dehydration requires what 2 things
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fluid replacement monitoring |
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9 pieces of crash cart supplies
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emergency meds (atropine, epinephrine) needles syringes laryngoscope endotracheal tube ambu bag instrument packs red rubber catheters large bore IV catheter |
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altered blood flow or impaired delivery of oxygen to tissues, may result in death or serious complications.
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shock
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early stages of shock (4)
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depressed or anxious tachycardic and tachypneic normal, decreased, or increased pulse hyperglycemia |
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more progressed stages of shock (6)
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severe tachycardia altered mental status hypotension pale mm weak pulse hypoglycemia |
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terminal stages of shock (3)
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massive vasodilation hypotension cardiac arrest |
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type of shock: anaphylaxis, heatstroke, and envenomation |
distributive shock
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type of shock: most common in cats and dogs |
hypovolemic shock
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type of shock: venous return to the heart impaired |
obstructive shock
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type of shock: cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease, and arrhythmias |
cardiogenic shock
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type of shock: severe infectious insult, pneumonia, parvovirus, gastric/intestinal perforation, infected bite wound, sequel to severe tissue damage from heatstroke or pancreatitis |
septic shock
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this tool is used for patients with blocked airway or distress. allows breathing until upper airway is cleared
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tracheostomy tube
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4 types of oxygen support vehicles
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nasal prongs or cannulae flow-by face mask oxygen cage or hood |
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arrhythmia, history of syncope or episodic weakness, cardiac chamber enlargement, pericardial effusion, pericardiocentesis, monitoring drug therapy, monitoring during anesthesia. these are all indicators to perform |
EKG
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3 most commonly affected body systems in equine emergencies
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gastrointestinal system respiratory system musculoskeletal system |
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one of the most common emergencies in equine, any condition causing abdominal pain, potentially life-threatening
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colic
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colic assessment should include what 8 things
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pain attitude temp pulse resp mm color CRT gastrointestinal motility |
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signs of mild pain in equine with colic (3)
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pawing, stretching out curled lip standing quietly |
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signs of moderate pain in equine with colic
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sedation only yields short periods of comfort
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signs of severe pain in equine with colic (6)
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throws self on ground bangs side of head on ground sedation has no effect history of severe pain abrasions dirt, hay, mud in coat (rolling) |
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complete colic workup consists of what 4 things
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abdominal palpation per rectum abdominal ultrasound abdominocentesis abdominal radiography |
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6 things to complete during general PE for gastrointestinal system
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heart rate respiratory rate temperature eval of lung and heart sounds auscultation and percussion of lateral abdominal rectal palpation |
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