CLINICAL EXAMINATION ABALOS Flashcards
goals of obtaining a thorough and
detailed history and physical examination
include:
CAIHPP
different systems to be observed (in order)
GILCRAURLN
if it is an emergency case, take the ff.
heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse quality,
rectal temperature, mucous membrane color and
moisture, capillary refill time (CRT), jugular flling
time, and skin tent
if it is an emergency case, take the ff. pt 2
auscultate the thorax and abdomen: evaluate heart
rhythm and presence of murmurs, respiratory sounds,
and gut sounds
general overview
inspect from a distance (mentation, attitude, posture, ambulation, and
breathing)
regional examination
PAP
asymmetry or
any deviation of the normal anatomy or conformation - what does it indicate?
atrophy or
hypertrophy may indicate a neurologic or muscular
problem
predispose the animal to certain types of lameness
girth circumference ONLY can be used on weanlings. T/F
F - adults only
GC and BL - right answer
scale 1-9 other term
scale 0-5 other name for BCS
Henneke
Carol and huntington
A proper diagnosis is critical in equine medicine for several reasons:
ETCAP
average size, non-obese, metabolically normal horse
87.7 cm (85.3–95.7 cm
Should be smooth, glistening, transparent in horses
Cornea
____ should be clear. Note any cloudiness or abmormalities
Aqueous humor in anterior chamber
Should also be clear
Lens
Identify 5 eye abnormalities
Tearing or epiphora
Squinting or blepharospasm
Globe shrinking or phthisis bulbi
Buphthalmos (glaucoma)
