Bite Wounds, Bullets, And Burns Flashcards
What is the BDLD Syndrome?
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
What is the most common pathogen cultured in bite wounds?
Pasteurella multocida
What is mandatory treatment for penetrating abdominal wounds?
Immediate exploratory laparotomy:
Significant potential for damage to abdominal viscera that require aggressive surgical attention
What total body surface area (TBSA) of a burn leads to greater risk of systemic effects?
> /= 20%
What TBSA (total body surface area) of a burn would potentially warrant euthanasia?
> 50%