Principles of ANA Flashcards
what types of open wounds do you get?
incised, laceration, puncture, abrasion
what are 2 types that wounds can be classed at?
open & closed
3 main pressure points?
brachial artery(upper forelimb) femoral artery (upper hindlimb) coccygeal artery (tail)
how to control haemorrhage?
direct digital placement, pressure points, torquiest, pressure bandage
what are the 2 types of haemorrhage?
external & internal
what is the first aid treatment for shock?
warm them up, elevate hindlimb, control haemorrhage reduce stress, monitor vital signs, get vet help
what are 4 clinical signs of shock?
pale mucus membrane, prolonged crt, rapid shallow breaths, cold limbs, dilated pupils, collapsed, dull
what are 3 different types of shock?
impending shock, establishes shock, irreversible shock
reasons why an animal might go in to shock?
blood loss, trauma injuries, pain, heart disease, infections
what is shock?
state of acute circulation collapse where the circulation is unable to transport sufficient oxygen to meet the tissues needs
what are your abc’s?
airways breathing circulation
how to access a patient’s circulation?
palpate the heart, check for pulse, check mucus membrane colour, if no pulse begin CPR
how to access patient breathing?
observe chest movement, palpate chest to feel for movement, check to see breath with object eg, mirror hair, if not breathing start artificial respiration
how to access patients airways?
clear airways, check for obstructions, extent neck & pull tongue forward, remove collar & harness
what can class as a minor injury?
minor burns, stings, diarrhoea, minor foreign bodies
what can class as a serious?
unconscious, spinal injury, injury to eye, wounds
what can class as life threatening?
cardiac arrest, airway obstruction, severe burns severe dehydration
what are the 3 triage groups?
minor, serious, life threatening
how to access the situation?
access the risks to you
access the casualty
contact vet
access injury
what are the 4 rules of first aid?
don’t panic, check vital signs eg breathing, continue to monitor vital signs, control haemorrhage, contact vet
what are the 3 first aid aims?
preserve life, prevent suffering, prevent situation from deteriorating
character of abrasion wound?
dragging or friction injury causing removal of skin, doesn’t cut through full of skins thickness
characteristics of a puncture wound?
deep and narrow, eg bite mark