Euthanasia Flashcards
1
Q
Euthanasia
A
Good death
2
Q
How to measure quality of life?
A
Tracking sheets
Knowing their routines
Habits
3
Q
What happens now?
A
Make appt
Quiet room in hospital
Candle or lights in reception
Plenty of time before and after
Owner presents?
Aftercare
Consent forms
4
Q
Science behind euthanasia
A
Given IV
Sometimes mild sedative given
Pentobarbitol solution
Shuts down brain first the breathing and heart
Usually pretty quick
Intrathecal lidocaine euthanasia in horses/cattle
5
Q
Types of losses
A
Primary
Secondary
Ambiguous
Symbolic
6
Q
Primary loss
A
Loss of pet
7
Q
Secondary loss
A
Loss of daily activities and routines
8
Q
Ambiguous loss
A
Whereabouts and/or death unknown, no closure
9
Q
Symbolic loss
A
Pet represents something or someone else
