Avian Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Psittacine
A
Hookbilled Bird
2
Q
Passerine
A
Softbilled Bird
3
Q
Patagium
A
Wing web
4
Q
Why do birds bruise green
A
Lack enzyme to convert biliverdin to bilirubin
5
Q
Pneumatic Bones that should not be used for intraosseus catherization
A
Femur and Humerus
6
Q
Phlebotomy sites
A
Right jugular (2-3 X larger than left)
Cutaneous Ulnar
Medial Metatarsal
7
Q
Use what injection site to keep medications from being filtered out by the renal portal system
A
Pectoral Muscles
8
Q
Avians have complete tracheal rings. What should you use to intubate?
A
ONLY USE UNCUFFED TUBES
9
Q
How much blood can a bird lose without adverse effects?
A
10% of Blood Volume calculated as 1% of their body weight
10
Q
Most sick birds are at least 5% dehydrated. What is the calculation for maintenance fluids?
A
50ml/kg/day
