Bite Wounds, Bullets, And Burns

Question 1

What is the BDLD Syndrome?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is the most common pathogen cultured in bite wounds?

Answer 2

Pasteurella multocida

Question 3

What is mandatory treatment for penetrating abdominal wounds?

Answer 3

Immediate exploratory laparotomy:

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

> /= 20%

Question 5

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

Answer 5

> 50%