Bite Wounds, Bullets, And Burns Flashcards

1
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What is the BDLD Syndrome?

A

Big Dog/Little Dog:
Small dogs often the instigators—>combines lifting and shaking of the skin in addition to the crushing and tearing; allusion injuries common due to damage of the major direct cutaneous artery and vein w compromise to the collateral vascular supply

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2
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What is the most common pathogen cultured in bite wounds?

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Pasteurella multocida

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3
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What is mandatory treatment for penetrating abdominal wounds?

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Immediate exploratory laparotomy:

Significant potential for damage to abdominal viscera that require aggressive surgical attention

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4
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What total body surface area (TBSA) of a burn leads to greater risk of systemic effects?

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> /= 20%

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What TBSA (total body surface area) of a burn would potentially warrant euthanasia?

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> 50%

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