handling emergencies/CPR review

Question 1

role of vet techs

Answer 1

• Help DVM plan for emergencies
• Set up protocols for who does what
• Maintain equipment
• Keep emergency drugs organized (crash cart)
• Communicate with clients on phone
• Identify emergencies and provide initial treatment if needed
• Assist veterinarian
• Much of the hourly care/treatments rely on CVT!

Question 2

questions to ask clients

Answer 2

• Name of owner, name of Pet
• Pet’s age, breed, sex
• What happened, how long ago?
• Is she/he bleeding? Is she/he conscious?
• Any vomiting, diarrhea, seizures?
• Any respiratory difficulty?
• Can your pet walk?
• How soon can you get here? (Wait times)
• Do you know how to get here?
• Discuss emergency fees, policy

Question 3

steps to performing CPR

Answer 3

1. Determine the animal is apneic
2. Shout for help
3. Begin cardiac compressions-give 30 if alone
4. Assess airway-check for obstructions-provide mouth to snout
   
   • Swipe mouth
   • If obstructedHeimlich Maneuver
   • Give 2 breaths
5. Repeat 30:2 if alone
6. Intubate if help arrivesprovide artificial respiration
   simultaneously with compressions
   
   • Ventilation rate of 10 breaths/minute
   • Tidal volume of 10ml/kg
   • Inspiratory time of 1 second
7. Monitor with ECG
8. Place IV catheter
9. Administer medications
10. Assess patient every 2 minutes for spontaneous breathing and
    heart rate

Question 4

heimleich maneuver in small animals

Answer 4

1. Lift with dog’s spine against your chest
2. Clench hands together and place distal to last rib.
3. Press forward and upward with quick thrusts.

Question 5

heimleich maneuver in large animals

Answer 5

4. With animal standingplace fist distal to last rib
5. Press forward and upward with quick thrusts.
6. Alternatively, can deliver 4 sharp blows to the spine
   between the shoulder blades with the heel of one hand.

Question 6

heimleich maneuver in unconscious animals

Answer 6

7. Clench hands together and place distal to last rib.
8. Press forward and upward with quick thrusts.

Question 7

importance on how to intubate an animal in lateral

Answer 7

during anesthesia to maintain airway and start compressions

Question 8

common situations that may produce life threatening states and types of traumatic injuries