Triage Flashcards
1
Q
First Aid
Toxic Substance Ingestion
A
- No emetic if corrosive substance
- Emetic of peroxide, unless within 30 minutes of vet
2
Q
First Aid
Spinal Injury
A
Transport on firm surface to avoid movement of spine
3
Q
First Aid
Heatstroke
A
- Spay with hose / cool water bath
- Do not let drink large amounts of water
4
Q
First Aid
Insect Bite
A
- Apply cold compress
- Antihistamines - after vet exam
5
Q
First Aid
HBC (Shock)
A
- Wrap in blanket
- Keep limbs elevated to preserve blood to brain
6
Q
First Aid
Fractured Limbs
A
Do not try to immobilize at home
* may cause more injury to soft tissues
7
Q
First Aid
Bleeding
A
- Apply pressure to wound
- If penetrating object - leave in place, guard against movement
8
Q
Systems to Evaluate
A
- Respiratory
- Cardiovascular
- CNS
9
Q
Normal Respiration Rates
General
A
- At home: 10-20 bpm
- In Clinic: 20-40 bpm
10
Q
Abnormal MM Color
Respiratory System
A
Blue / Cyanotic / Muddy Gray
* turns color when spO2 <85
11
Q
Abnormal MM Color
Cardiovascular
A
White
12
Q
Normal Heart Rates
Dogs and Cats
A
- At Home: 80-120 bpm
- Clinic (cat): 160-200 bpm
- Clinic (med dog): 90-120 bpm
- Clinic (large dog): 60-100 bpm
13
Q
Peaks and Waves
Bounding
Cardiovascular
A
Exaggerated / Higher peaks
14
Q
Peaks and Waves
Thready
Cardiovascular
A
Peak of wave decreased in amplitude
weak
15
Q
CNS
A
Glasgow Coma Score
A
- Alert
- Appropriately responsive
16
Q
CNS
V
Glasgow Coma Score
A
- Responds to Voice
- Lateral recumbent
17
Q
CNS
P
Glasgow Coma Score
A
- Responds to Pain
- Lateral recumbent
18
Q
CNS
U
Glasgow Coma Score
A
- Unresponsive
- Comatose
