Isolation wards, recumbent care Flashcards
canine diseases that require isolation
- Parvovirus
- Distemper
- Bordetella Bronchiseptica
- Canine influenza
feline diseases that require isolation
- URI’s
- FIP
- Panleukopenia
- Felv
fomite
inanimate objects that can transfer diseases
what are the levels of isolations
- Level V-highly infectious
- Level IV-pathogen requires direct contact with pt
- Level III- susceptible pt
- Level II-pt sensitive to stimuli (need calm/quiet)
- Level I-isolation of the disruptive pt
recumbent
can’t take care of themselves or move on their own , can’t ambulent
non ambulatory
what are the crucial symptoms to watch for in a recumbent patient
atelactesis , atropy, decubital ulcers, pain, GI issues
How often to move patients body position
every 2-4 hours
how position should recumbent animals be fed
sternal recumbency
how position should recumbent animals be fed
sternal recumbency
The down lung is unable to fully expand or inhale enough oxygen.
Hypoventilation
There is decreased circulatory flow to and from the lungs, leading to a passive congestion in the lungs and plural space.
Hypostatic congestion
As fluids builds up in the stomach, the possibility of pneumonia and aspiration of fluids increases.
Increased risk of aspiration and pneumonia
urine scald
a side effect if patient is not kept very clean and dry , will develop dermatitis
