Abscess Care Flashcards
What can “hot packs” do?
encourage to liquefy, point and open
What immediately drops when you open an abcess?
the fever
Why are systemic antibiotics not very effective?
abcesses are walled off from body systems, tissue surrounding area will be thickened
What is good about removing the top off an abscess?
provides great drainage, heals well, no worry of sealing shut
When does a periapical abscess occur?
exposed pulp tissue not treated endodontically
What is a symptom of a pharyngeal abscess?
unable to open mouth
When is a pharyngeal abscess relatively frequent in cattle?
pharyngeal trauma
What causes a sole abscess?
bruising on the sole from stones, irregular ground or other trauma, can become infected if chronic
How would you treat a sole abscess?
drain, foot baths, poultices, keep horse in dry stall, pack cavity
What is a common cause of severe lameness?
subsolar abscess
How is a subsolar abscess diagnosed?
palpable heat in hoof and bounding digital pule
What does caseous mean?
inspissated or dry pus
What causes abscesses in rabbits?
bite wounds, infections of tooth roots and tear ducts
What is some info about abscesses in rabbits?
thick and chunky, do not liquefy, do not drain well, surgical drains usually ineffective
Do rabbit abscesses have a high probability of reoccuring?
yes
