Chelonians!!! Flashcards
What 2 diagnostic tools are critical for exotics (esp. birds/reptiles)?
BW & Rads!
What is the lateral connection between the carapace & plastron?
Why is this important to know?
(TQ)
- Bridge
- Can admin IO fluids here!
What views should be taken when radiographing a chelonian?
(TQ)
- DV
- Lateral
- CrCd (AP)
What are the 4 bacterial organisms on Chelonian shells that like to cause problems?
- Citrobacter (SCUD)
- Enterobacter
- Pseudamonas
- Proteus
A chelonian comes into your practice with a shell FX.
What is your 1st TX step?
Stabilize the animal!!!
(Temp & hydration)
What is the best thing to use to lavage a shell fx?
(TQ)
Sterile saline
You sent a sample off for culture.
What drug can you use in the meantime until your culture results come back?
Amikacin q. 72 hrs.
What 2 things should you assess to determine how long injectable ABXs are used while treating a shell FX?
- granulation of open wound
- CBC values
How long will a shell take to heal?
(TQ)
Union of fragments takes 6-30 mo.
How can you provide nutritional support during shell healing?
(TQ)
- Self feeding
- Assisted feeding
- Esophageal feeding tube
Osteogenesis occurs primarly from ___________ membrane.
(TQ)
Pleurocoelomic membrane
When is it okay to use traditional repair techniques (epoxy/fiberglass) on a shell FX?
(TQ)
For peripheral FXs that DO NOT involved the coelmoic cavity
What are the current techniques used to repair shell FXs?
- Stainless steel screws and cerlage wire
- Less severe FX’s can be repaired with zip ties
- be sure to apply the anchors to healthy tissue
What 2 important things to tell your clients in regards to shell FX repair?
(TQ)
- Dry dock animal: 2 wks. - 30 mo.
- Don’t allow them to hibernate (decreases metabolism & suppresses their immune system)
