Task 3 - RTA triage

Question 1

A 20 kg Labrador has been involved in a road traffic accident. The client has brought her dog into the surgery as an emergency.

Answer 1

• Triage the patient

- Apply basic first aid

Question 2

1st step

Answer 2

Greet the client. Tell them your name and inform them you will be examining the patient

Question 3

2nd step

Answer 3

Put gloves on
ABC
Airway - Open the mouth and check airway is clear and unobstructed while maintaining personal safety
Breathing - watch patient inspiring and expiring
Circulation - listen to the patients heart rate and peripheral pulse at the same time State no deficits could be heard
Neurological - check pupeadal reflex with pen light
Write findings down as in airway clear, RR is 40, HR is 120, no deficits can be heard, neurological status - pupils are reactive

Question 4

Capsule history

Answer 4

What happened?
When did this happen?
Is there any medical history we need to be aware of?
Any medications? What for? When did he last receive a dose
Write this down

Question 5

After capsule history…..

Answer 5

Noise to tail full body examination
State that you are looking for wounds, blood and any fractures
Write down no obvious external wounds can be detected

Question 6

Next

Answer 6

Inform client of what will happen next

I’ve finished my examination. If you take a seat while I inform the vet of my findings