exam 1 Flashcards
What are the steps of collecting information?(9)
Signalment Owner's complaint History +TPR Physical exam Working problem list Differential Dx list Diagnostic plan for each DD Prognosis & Treatment Therapy and monitoring
What do you look at during a physical?
gen. appearance
demeanor
gait & posture
What does SOAP stand for?
subjective data, objective data, assessment, plan
Of the 9 different steps, which is the most important thing to address?
The owners complain
Of the nine different steps, what will give you 70% of your diagnosis?
Step three which is your history and TPR
Of the 9 different steps, which is the most important with clinical skill?
Step 4the physical examination
Give examples of step 7 (diagnostic plan for each DD)?
What is the reasoning behind this step?
CBC, biochem, imaging, astrology, PCR.
To rule in/rule out common conditions. Give a definitive diagnosis – master problem list.
Why do you need to keep medical records?
It's the law. It allows you see recurring/pre-existing problems. Continuity. Finance. Research.
What is the percentage of total body weight by water?
60%
What percent of total body weight by water is contained in the intracellular space?
40%
What percent of total body weight by water is contained in the extracellular space?
1/3 or 20%
Separate the extracellular space into its three compartment.
Interstitial, intravascular, transcellular.
What is the range of the dose in ml/kg/day? At which end of the range is cats and which is dogs?
40-60 ml/kg/day
40 is cats, and 60 is for dogs.
What are the two basic types of fluids you can give?
crystalloids and
colloids
If the diagnosis is unknown or there is no lab work results, what replacement fluid should you choose?
crystalloid
Describe the difference between a crystalloid and colloid.
Crystalloid: The solute that can move freely around the fluid compartments. It ends up in the interstitial space.
Colloids: Has a larger molecular weight, and will remain in the intravascular space. It will keep fluids in the intravascular space with it.
What is the use of the Crystalloid?(3)
– Correct dehydration
– expanded vascular space inshock
– correct electrolyte/acid-base imbalances
How does a crystalloid work? What is the issue with this?
About a 1/3 of it stays within the intravascular space the other 2/3 enter interstitial space which can lead to peripheral edema.
List a few examples of replacement fluid. Which is used most frequently?
Ringers, LRS, Normosol R, 0.9 % saline, PlasmaLyte.
LRS
List of examples of maintenance fluid.
Normosol M, 0.45 % NaCl with 2.5 % dextrose, PlasmaLyte 56
True or false: you can’t use replacement fluid as maintenance fluid.
False.
You can use replacement fluid, but it’s not ideal for maintenance you must add K and must monitor the serum sodium.
What are the two types of colloids?
Natural and synthetic
Give examples of natural colloids, and what is the point of using these?
Plasma or whole blood. purpose is to restore RBCs, clotting factors, AT III, and clotting factors needed.
Give some examples of synthetic colloids, and its use.
Dextran and hetastarch.
Hetastarch is most commonly used synthetic colloids in vet med.
When would you use hetastarch?
In cases that need oncotic support but don’t need clotting factors.
How should you dose hetastarch?
Is there a contradiction for this?
Bolus: 5 – 10ml/kg over 5 – 10 min for hypovolemia.
CRI: 10 – 20ml/kg/day is the maximum daily dose.
Heart failure
What are the potential side effects of colloids (both natural and synthetic)?
– Fluid overloaded and pulmonary edema
–coagulopathy
– renal failure
*human albumin: could cause life-threatening allergic reaction in dogs.
What is an issue with the patient being on replacement fluid for several days?
It can and most likely will become mildly hypernatremia
Can I combine colloids and crystalloids in dehydration or shock cases?
yes
– Start replacement crystalloid to correct for dehydration
– Piggy-back a colloid (plasma would be good choice, but could use hetastarch if you didn’t have plasma). Once you calculate the mls of colloids you will be using, subtract that number from the calculated dehydration deficit.
– By using colloid, you decrease the amount of crystalloid you have to use.
What are the classic fluids for cardiac patients?
0.45% NaCl & are made isotonic through the addition of dextrose
Patients that are not eating but are being given fluids will become ________ within day.
How can this be prevented?
Hypokalemic
Add K to the fluids
What is the Kmax for adding/giving K to an animal? If you go over this what can happen?
0.5 mEq/kg/hr
Can cause hyperkalemia, which can result in death.
When is the ideal scenario to hypertonic saline?
With an animal with head trauma or cerebral edema.
What is the percentage that your hypertonic saline solution must be before you can administer it?
7.5%
What are the two solution concentrations for your hypertonic saline solution?
7% and 23%
What are the indications/scenarios you should use a hypertonic saline?
Cases of hypovolemic shock that do not have dehydration or hypernatremia.
Head trauma cases.
What are the contraindications for hypertonic saline?
Dehydration and hypernatremia
What are the side effects of hypertonic saline?
Administration may cause bronchoconstriction, bradycardia and hypertension.
Where the 4 ways to do fluid administration?Which is most appropriate for dehydration & shock?
– Enteral – intraosseous – IV – subcutaneous IV
What are the perfusion parameters you have to know when it comes to monitoring the patient on fluids? (6)
Heart rate capillary refill time MM pulse pressure temperature blood pressure
How many milliliters is equal to 1 pound?
500 mL
What is the difference between dehydration and hypovolemia?
Dehydration:
– loss of total body water
– manifested by decreased skin turgor, tacky or dry MM, sunken eyes
– cause inadequate water intake or excessive fluid loss
Hypovolemia:
– decrease in circulating vascular volume
– manifested by tachycardia (or bradycardia in cats), prolonged CRT, poor peripheral pulses, decreased urine output.
– Can be a result of blood loss, severe dehydration, or redistribution of fluids with in the body.
What are your 4 levels of dehydration, and give the percentage associated with each.
– subclinical: < 5%
– mild: 7%
– moderate: 10%
– severe: 13%
What would you see with mild dehydration?
Subtle loss of skin elasticity, tacky mucous membranes.
What would you see with moderate dehydration?
Prolonged skin tent, tacky MM. Signs of volume depletion appear: prolonged capillary refill time (CRT> 2 sec)
What would you see with severe dehydration?
Skin tent stands in place, tacky MM, sunken eyes, > sec CRT, depressed. Proceed to overt signs of shock (tachycardia, poor pulses)
What are the three different types of shock?
Describe each
– cardiogenic shock: failure of the pump
– distributive shock: failure of the tubing
– hypovolemic shock: failure of the fluid
What are the five classifications of circulatory shock?
– Hypovolemic – cardiogenic – vasodilatory or distributive – obstructive – combination of the above