AHS K9 protocols

Question 1

S/S of poor ventilation?

Answer 1

RR <10 >30
Irregular
pale or cyanotic mucus membranes
altered LOC
Poor SpO2 - ears, gums, belly

Question 2

S/S of poor ventilation Tx?

Answer 2

Suction prn
Blow by O2
BVM Assist with K9 Mask
Intubate non-patent airways
consider antiemetics for uncontrolled vomiting

Question 3

S/S of tension pneumothorax tx?

Answer 3

Chest seal
NDC
9th intercostal space
2/3 distance from spine to best of abdomen
angle needle towards head then opposite wall of body

Question 4

Significant bleeding - limb?

Answer 4

TQ as high as possible

Question 5

Significant bleeding - tail?

Answer 5

Pressure dressing

Question 6

Moderate to severe bleeding medication?

Answer 6

TXA

Question 7

K9 TXA indication?

Answer 7

Injury < 3 hours with S/S shock

Question 8

K9 TXA dose?

Answer 8

10 mg/kg in 100 ml NS over 15 min

Question 9

K9 Antiemetics?

Answer 9

Zofran

Maxeran

Question 10

K9 Zofran dose?

Answer 10

8 mg PO/IV

Question 11

K9 Maxeran dose?

Answer 11

10mg IM

Question 12

K9 S/S of shock tx?

Answer 12

Ensure bleeding controlled

1000 ml NS IV

Question 13

K9 Fluid with no S/S of shock?

Answer 13

500 ml SQ
Scruff of neck
needle bevel away from dogs head
handler hold needle in place

Question 14

K9 S/S of allergic reaction?

Answer 14

Swelling of body or face
Hives
Vomiting
Itchiness
Agitation

Question 15

K9 Allergic reaction med?

Answer 15

Benadryl

Question 16

K9 Benadryl dose?

Answer 16

1 mg/kg IM

Question 17

K9 Allergic reaction involving airway?

Answer 17

Epi 1:1000 1 mg IM q 5 max of 5 mg

Question 18

K9 Opiate exposure?

Answer 18

Narcan 0.01 mg/kg IM or IV q 2-4 min

Question 19

K9 Stimulant exposure?

Answer 19

Follow sedation protocol

Question 20

K9 Sedative exposure?

Answer 20

Supportive care

Question 21

K9 Pain control?

Answer 21

Morphine 10 mg IM or IV q 5 max 50 mg

Question 22

K9 Sedation?

Answer 22

Midazolam 10 mg IM or IV q 5 max of 50 mg

Question 23

K9 max reached on Morphine and Midazolam?

Answer 23

2 mcg/kg Fentanyl

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Question 24

K9 Cardiac arrest with survivable injuries?

Answer 24

Chest compressions
Airway management
IV access
Epi 4 mg 1:1000 q 3-5 min
Atropine 2 mg IV q 3-5 max 2 doses