Ancillary Care

Question 1

How to ___________ a chest wall opening/ wound that has resulted in a pneumothorax (hole in lung)

Answer 1

Seal
Seran wrap or a plastic bag with vaseline around edges

Question 2

How to seal a chest wall for a tension pneumothorax

Answer 2

Poke a hole & attach plastic bag

Question 3

What are three aspects of ancillary care that are important during first aid

Answer 3

1. Cover wounds
2. Immobilize fractures
3. Prevent heat loss

Question 4

Covering wounds during first aid protects them from what three things

Answer 4

1. Contamination
2. Desiccation
3. Disruption

Question 5

Desiccation

Answer 5

Drying out

Question 6

A cool compress can be applied to a burn during first aid, but not for longer than….

Answer 6

30 min

Question 7

When immobilizing fractures during first aid, be cautious of ___________ ___________ and use a ________________

Answer 7

Painful aggression and use a
Muzzle

Question 8

When immobilizing fractures during first aide be sure to include the…

Answer 8

Joint above and below

Question 9

If you are unable to immobilize a fracture during first aid… what can you do alternatively

Answer 9

Put animal in a confined area like a box or carrier to limit movement

Question 10

What are three splints that can be used during fist aid

Answer 10

1. News paper
2. SAM splint
3. Mountaineeirng (bind to opposite limb)