Lab Things!

Question 1

goal of avian bandaging

Answer 1

create a bandage or splint that does the job but interferes with the ability to “bird” the least

Question 2

wing to body wrap

Answer 2

provides basic wing immobilization and is acceptable for some shoulder injuries

Question 3

Figure 8 wrap

Answer 3

more complex to place and prone to complications
-> acceptable for radius, ulna and metacarpal fractures

Question 4

when should you change a bandage?

Answer 4

It’ll vary based on PT, wound care, soiling, etc. but AT LEAST once a week

Question 5

interdigitating or ball bandage

Answer 5

protects bottom of foot as a treatment for mild bumblefoot or wounds on foot

Question 6

modified robert jones

Answer 6

temporary stabilization of distal tibiotarsus or tarsometatarsus

Question 7

where can mammalian and avian patients receive fluids?

Answer 7

PO, IV, SQ, and IO

Question 8

where can reptile patients receive fluids?

Answer 8

PO, IV, SQ, IO, IP and Ice

Question 9

T/F: when the patient is less than 5% dehydrated subcutaneous fluids are appropriate

Answer 9

F!, only oral fluids are appropriate

Question 10

where can you give IO fluids in a bird?

Answer 10

ulna and tibia

Question 11

where can you give IO fluids in reptiles and mammals?

Answer 11

femur and tibia

Question 12

Dorsoventral Radiograph Positioning

Answer 12

1. lay patient on back and spread wings symmetrically, tape to plate
2. extend legs as far as they will do, tape to plate
3. the patient being straight and symmetrical is critical, palpate keel, spine and femurs to ensure straight and symmetrical

Question 13

lateral radiograph positioning

Answer 13

1. Lay patient on side
2. Pull wings up over the shoulders in a flying position. Stagger the wind and tape to the plate
3. The patient being straight in the lateral plane is critical. Palpate to ensure the keel is parallel to the table

Question 14

Skyline/Cranial Caudal Radiographic View

Answer 14

requires appropriate radiographic PPE
1. In one hand hold patients feet in air with body/head dangling in an inverted position
2. pull wing of interest out over radiographic field. Primary feathers will be facing up, leading edge of wing will be down, adjacent to plate
3. can use for any part of the wing, including the shoulder and this provides a true orthogonal view of the wing

Question 15

t/f: to check correct placement you should move the needle around in the bone of an IO catheter

Answer 15

F, do not do this in an alive patient its v painful