EXOTICS PE EXAM MODULE Flashcards
🎯 to list the common rabbit and ferret emergency presentations 🎯 to describe how to do a physical examination of a rabbit and a ferret 🎯 to identify where to get blood from rabbits and ferrets 🎯 to select treatment techniques for rabbits and ferrets
What is the best spot for placing IV catheter in rabbit?
Cephalic (Right or left)
What is the best spot for placement of catheter in a ferret or guinea pig?
Cephalic (R or L)
What is the maintenance rate of fluids for a bird?
50ml/kg/day
What are two routes of administration that could be used for fluids in a bird?
Oral - crop lavage
SC - left/right lateral in region bordered by spine, ribs and femur
What are the maintenance fluid rates for reptiles?
10-15 ml/kg/day
How should fluids be given to snakes?
Oral
Red rubber - measured to midpoint of body
Where should fluids be given in chelonians?
ICo- direct needle in the ventrocaudal third of the body to avoid the lungs
Where should fluids be given in lizards?
-ICo- Administer by using a direct needle in the ventrocaudal third of the body to avoid the lungs
-SC- Administer fluids on left or right lateral side.
(SC fluids should be avoided in chameleons due to damage to skin color. Use oral or ICo route instead!)
