Know Normals Flashcards
Normal temps for k9, fel, cattle, eq
K9, Fel - 38.5 +/- 0.5 degree (above 39.1 must be reported)
Cattle - 38.5 +/- 0.5
EQ - 38.0 +/- 0.5
Normal ranges for hyperthermia and hypothermia (death)
43 °C and above – rapidly fatal
28 °C – dying
What are the hyperthermic ranges?
Heat stress - 39.1 - 41.5
Heat stroke - 41.5 - 43
Death - >43
What are the hypothermic ranges?
Mild - 37-34
Moderate - 33-28
Severe <28
What are the typical amount of blood volumes in a K9, Fel. How much is in bodyweight?
k9 90ml/kg - 7-9%
fel 60ml/kg - 6.5%
What is the max blood draw amount?
not more than 1% of bodyweight (10ml/kg
What is normo, hypo, and hypervolemia?
normal hydration, dehydration, fluid overload
What is normovolemia?
adequate body water volume or normal hydration
What are measurable losses?
urination
other secretory func - sweat, tears, saliva, interstinal secretions, vaginal secretions, seminal gland secretion
what are non-measurable losses
evaporationf rom body surfaces (skin, surface of the eye, all mucus membranes
during resp
When is body water loss exacerbated?
high ambiant empt
aridity
inc exercise
fever
open body cavities
V/D, diuresis, bleeding
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How much water should an adult and a neonate have a day?
adult 40-60ml of water/kg/day
Neonate 100-120 ml of water/kg/day
What is the adult and pediatric mentenance rate?
Adult k9 40-60ml/kg/day
Adul fel 50 ml/kg/day
SA ped 80-120 ml/kg/day
LA adult 40ml/kg/day
LA ped 80ml/kg/day
What is metab acidosis pH?
<7.3
For pH, pCO, and HCO what is the normal value and what do the deviations mean?
H 7.35-7.45 Increased – alkalosis
Decreased – acidosis
pCO2 40mmHg Increased – acidosis
Decreased – alkalosis
HCO3- 25mEq/L (or mmol/L) Increased – alkalosis
Decreased – acidosis
