Endotoxemia Flashcards
1
Q
Caused by gram
A
NEGATIVE bacteria
2
Q
Can happen due to
A
colic or pus in body
3
Q
pyometra
A
pus collection in uterus
4
Q
Immediate cause
A
massive inflammatory response
5
Q
Can cause
A
multiple organ failure
6
Q
Blood gets trapped in blood vessels
A
Hypovolemia
7
Q
Hyperbolemia >
A
Hyperperfusion (oxygen loss)
8
Q
Thrombus
A
blood clot
9
Q
DIC
A
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy
many thrombi
10
Q
Other problem
A
Coagulation factors (proteins from liver) run out Horse goes to surgery, etc - high risk, no clotting
11
Q
Gum appearance
A
brick red, white, or peticiation
toxic line - brick red line on top of each tooth
12
Q
Clinical signs related to
A
Organ that is failing! Treat underlying
13
Q
Give horse
A
FLUIDS
Polymyxin B
Blood or plasma - coagulation
Heparin if early enough to stop thrombi
14
Q
Reactive Oxygen Species
A
free radicals
