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Neonatal Diseases and Disorders Flashcards

1
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when should the umbilical dip occur?

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within 30 min of cord breaking

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what to do the umbilical dip with?

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0.5% chlorohexidine, every 6 hours for the first 24 hours

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what can occur if the stump is not cleaned properly and dried?

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persistent/patent urachus

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4
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when should you call your vet for the well-foal checkup?

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about 12 hours later for vitals and IgG snap test

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5
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types of enemas?

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warm water, mineral oil, soap, name brands

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6
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a foal is premature if born when?

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before 320 days of gestation

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characteristics of premature foals?

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fine, silky hair, floppy ears, lax tendons, domed forehead

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what is a dysmature foal?

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born on or after due date

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signs of a dysmature foal?

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smaller than usual, may look premature
caused by placental infections or other illnesses

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10
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what is the prognosis for a premature or dysmature foal?

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fair to good

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what is one of the most common causes of colic in newborns?

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meconium impaction

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meconium impaction is more likely when?

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over 340 days of gestation

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symptoms of meconium impaction?

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straining/hunched appearance (kyphosis)
colic signs
fast HR and R rate

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14
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how to treat a meconium impaction?

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pain mgt
enema
surgery

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15
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what is failure of passive transfer (FPT)?

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foals considered immunocompetent but immunologically naive

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16
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IgG snap test 3 criteria and what they mean?

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> 800 mg/dL = good to go
400-800 mg/dL = partial failure
<400 mg/dL complete failure

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17
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what percentage of foals experience low IgG levels?

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25%

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18
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what to give a foal if they have partial or complete FPT?

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plasma IV >1,200 mg/dL

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6-12 hours after birth, the foal must consume how much colostrum?

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1-3L

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20
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12 hours after birth colostrum does what?

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begins to decline

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21
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24 hours after birth what happens with colostrum and the foal?

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the foal’s small intestine cannot absorb antibodies

22
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what is neonatal sepsis?

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systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)

23
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bacterial sepsis is ____ of foal mortality?

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1/3th

24
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main causes of bacterial sepsis?

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E. coli and enterobacteriacea (60-70%)

25
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symptoms of neonatal sepsis?

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loss of suckle reflex
hypoglycemia
depression

26
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treatment for neonatal sepsis?

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broad-spectrum antibiotics
IV fluid therapy
IV glucose
lavage of septic cavities
plasma therapy
respiratory support

27
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prognosis for neonatal sepsis?

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early=better
50-81% survival rate with 1-4 weeks of intensive care

28
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neonatal maladjustment syndrome is aka?

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neonatal encephalopathy
peripartum asphgyxia syndrome
dummy foal
wanderer foal
barker foal

29
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risk factors for neonatal maladjustment syndrome?

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material- C-section
placental- infection
fetal- pre or dys mature

30
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symptoms of neonatal maladjustment syndrome?

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lethargy
weird behavior
seizures
neurological deficits

31
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treatment of neonatal maladjustment syndrome?

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supportive care
nutritional support
madigan foal squeeze
anticonvulsants

32
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what is entropion?

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eyelids fold inward and press on cornea (usually on lower lid but can be either)

33
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causes and symptoms of entropion?

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causes: hereditary, injury, dehydrated, poor stiches
symptoms: irritated red eyes, gray colored cornea, squinting, unable to open eyes

34
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treatment and prognosis of entropion?

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surgical or eyedrops, good prognosis if treated

35
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FLDs are deviations in the leg structure from the ____ view?

A

profile

36
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what joint is mostly affected in FLDs?

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carpal/ fetlock

37
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FLDs can be congenital or acquired; T/F?

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true

38
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ahow are FLDs congenital?

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uterine positioning, toxins consumed by mare, dystocia

39
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how are FLDs acquired?

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rapid growth spurts or nutrition

40
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FLD- laxity is common in what foals?

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premature and dysmature

41
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mild causes of laxity usually what? severe?

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mild: resolve on their own (1d-1 wk)
severe: protection of lower limbs, good bedding, corrective trimming/shoes with heel extensions

42
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FLD-contracture is what?

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tendons are too tense

43
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severe cases of contracture?

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all limbs, torticollis (wry neck), wry nose, scoliosis

44
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FLD additional treatments?

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splits, corrective trimming with heel or toe extension, nutrition, surgery, IV oxytetracycline (which binds with Ca to allow muscle relaxation)

45
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ADLs are deviations in the skeletal strcture that are seen from what view?

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front/rear

46
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valgus vs. varus?

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valgus: away from midline
varus: towards midline

47
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how are ALDs named?

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joint and direction of deformity

48
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congenital causes of ALDs?

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placentitis, uterine positioning, rapid in-utero growth, genetics, twinning, pre or dys-maturity, in-utero soft tissue trauma

49
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acquired causes of ALDs?

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compensation injury due to other lameness
excessive exercuse
conformational defects
overfeeding
imbalanced diets

50
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ALDs treatments?

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self resolve in mild causes
excessive restriction
splints/casts
therapeutic trimming/shoes
nutrition
surgery

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