USG

Question 1

What does a USG help determine?

Answer 1

how well the kidney function is

Question 2

How is a USG read?

Answer 2

Gloves
Place 2-3 drops of distilled water on prism, gently replace cover
Hold refractometer up to light source- calibrate to 1.000 USG w scale
Lift cover, dry prism
Gently invert urine sample
Pipette 1-2 drops onto prism, close cover
Read/ record USG
Clean
Dispose of PPE/ contaminated materials into clinical waste

Question 3

What is the average USG for a dog?

Answer 3

1.035-1.060

Question 4

What is the average USG for a cat?

Answer 4

1.015-1.045

Question 5

What does an increased USG mean?

Answer 5

dehydration, renal faliure, shock, diabetes mellitus

Question 6

What does a decreased USG mean?

Answer 6

polydipsia, pyometra, diabetes insipidus

Question 7

What conditions would be indicated through an abnormal reading?

Answer 7

diabetes, kidney disease, adrenal gland disease

Question 8

What does USG actually mean?

Answer 8

relative density, volume of fluid compared to equal volume of distilled water

Question 9

Why is tap water not suitable?

Answer 9

contains particulate matter, misleading results