emergency medicine

Question 1

define SIRS

Answer 1

systemic inflammatory response syndrome

Question 2

define compensated shock

Answer 2

where body compensates for shock by increasing heart rate and stroke volume

Question 3

uncompensated shock define

Answer 3

where body compensations are no longer adequate for shock

Question 4

characteristic of maldistributive shock

Answer 4

poor pulse quality with inappropriatly red mucous membranes

Question 5

what measureable product of metabolism can indicate shock

Answer 5

increased lactate as more anaerobic respiration

Question 6

tx hypovolaemic shock

Answer 6

isotonci crystalloids fluids at shock dose for 30 min, reevaluate regulalry

Question 7

shock dose isotonic crystalloids dog

Answer 7

60-90ml/kg

Question 8

shock dose isotonic crystalloids cat

Answer 8

40-60ml/kg

Question 9

cardiogenic shock tx

Answer 9

• fluids are contraindicated
• relieve pressure on heart with diuresis
• improve cardiac function

Question 10

what catheter for quick fluid administration in shock

Answer 10

• large gauge

- short catheter

Question 11

define respiratory distress

Answer 11

cessation of active breathing

Question 12

define cardiopulmonary arrest

Answer 12

cessation of effective cardiac activity and respiration

Question 13

define basic life support

Answer 13

chest compression and assisted ventilation

Question 14

define advanced cardiac life support

Answer 14

basic life support with medical and electrical intervention

Question 15

ECG changes that indicate CPA

Answer 15

• ventricular flutter
• third degree AV block
• atrial standstill
• ST depression
• R on T phenominon

Question 16

things defo need in crash box (6)

Answer 16

• ET tubes
• IV catheters
• bandaging material
• laryngoscope
• syringes/needles
• drugs

Question 17

minimum number people required for CPR

Answer 17

3

Question 18

jobs for the 3 people in CPR

Answer 18

• perform ventilation
• perform compressions
• keep written record/help get equipment

Question 19

position animal in for CPR

Answer 19

right lateral recumbancy

Question 20

how many breaths per min CPR

Answer 20

12-15

Question 21

if difficulty in ventilating check

Answer 21

DOPE

• displacement of the tube
• obstruction of the tube
• pneumothorax
• equipment failure

Question 22

compressions how to CPR small dog or cat

Answer 22

cup chest with both hands over heart and squeeze

Question 23

CPR compressions how to big dog

Answer 23

push down on widest part of chest

Question 24

CPR compressions per minute how many

Answer 24

100

Question 25

how often should swith person doing compressions

Answer 25

every 2 minutes

Question 26

ECG activity with no pulse is called

Answer 26

pulseless electrical activity

Question 27

pulseless electrical activity tx CPR

Answer 27

adrenaline

Question 28

no electrical activity and no pulse called

Answer 28

asystole

Question 29

tx CPR asystole

Answer 29

adrenaline

Question 30

sinus bradycardia tx

Answer 30

atropine

Question 31

sinus tachycardia tx

Answer 31

lidocaine

Question 32

fluids and CPR

Answer 32

given to help drugs given in circulation

given via pressure bags

Question 33

post CPR 6 problems animals get

Answer 33

• neurological dysfunction
• myocardial injury
• rib fractures
• renal failure
• shock gut
• respiratory failure