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Haemorrhage Flashcards

1
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What are the signs of a haemorrhage

A 
Tachypnoea 
Tachycardia 
Weak pulses 
Anaemia 
Pale MM
Slow CRT
Hypotension! 
Shock
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What are the four most common haemorrhages

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Haemoabdomen
Pelvic fracture
Arterial/ venous bleed
Clotting disorder

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What are some diagnostics for general haemorrhage

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Bloods- PCV, lactate
Clinical assessment
ABCD
MBS focus on circulation

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How do you diagnose haemoabdomen

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Abdomencentesis 
Ultrasound 
Intravascular PCV/ TP 
Clotting times 
Platelet count (clotting hint)
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5
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Treatment for haemoabdomen

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Fluids
Blood products- FWB FFP PRBC
Surgery
Drain for comfort

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Signs for pelvic fracture

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Pain
Unable to walk 
Tachycardia 
Weak pulses 
Tachypnoea
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7
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Treatment for a cat with a pelvic fracture includes

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Analgesia 
Fluids 
Surgery 
Cage rest 
Rotate every 4hrs
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What are the dangers of a haemothorax

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Pressure on lungs

Poor perfusion via hypovolaemia (bc we are losing blood into thorax)

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What are the two main treatments for haemothorax

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Thoracocentesis

Fluids

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10
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How do you diagnose haemothorax

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Clotting times/ platelet count/BMBT
History of trauma
Exposure to rodenticide

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What is AUTOlogus transfusion?

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Transferring the patients own blood back to them

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12
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What are the risks of AUTOlogus transfusion

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Bacterial contamination
RBC damage
High cost with filter and cell saver

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Overall what is the basic guideline for treatment of a haemorrhage

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Stem bleed
Stabilise circulation, perfusion and resp
Replenish lost blood
Treat underlying cause

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What is hypovolaemia

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Low circulating volume

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15
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What is early compensated shock?

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Barorecptors compensate, preserve IV volume and BP allowing oxygen support

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Signs of early compensated shock

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Mild tachycardia
Norm/ elevated BP
Rapid CRT
Blinding pulses

17
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What is early decompensated shock?

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Medium blood loss

Too large to be compensated by baro

18
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Signs of early decompensated shock

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Tachycardia 
Hypotension 
Pale MM
Long CRT 
Hypothermia 
Depression
19
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What is late decompensated shock

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Large blood loss

Body can’t support organs via perfusion= organ failure

20
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Signs of late decompensated shock

A 
Bradycardia 
Hypotension 
Pale/cyanotic MM
-CRT
Hypotension 
Stupor
21
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What does stupor mean

A

Drunk

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