Vet Sci Flashcards
The ABCs and D of CPR
Airway, breathing, circulation, and drugs
CPCR
Cardiopulmonary cerebrovascular resuscitation
What size needle and syringe is used for a cystocentesis
22 gauge needle 1 to 1 1/2 inches long and a 6 to 12 mL syringe
How is a cystocentesis performed
Puncture bladder at a 45° angle, draw as much urine as possible, remove needle with back pressure, never redirect
Megaesophagus
Paralysis or dilation of the esophagus, regurgitation, secondary to trauma or other pathology
Vascular ring abnormality
Retention of embryonic right aortic arch, esophagus is trapped between in aorta and base of heart, ligament arteriosis,
Gastro esophageal reflex
Caused by incomplete closure of cardiac sphincter, Regurgitation of bile
Gingivitis
Inflammation of the gingiva
Periodontal disease
Bacterial infection in periodontal pocket affects gums and alveolar bone
Papilloma
Benign oral tumor of dogs, Proliferated
Epulis
D9 oral tumor of dogs, pedunculated
Malignant melanoma
Ulcerated black mass on lip or gingiva, most common in dogs
Squamous cell carcinoma
Raised, Ulcerated mass, most common in cats
Sialocele
Salivary gland cyst
Gastritis
Inflammation and mucosal damage to the stomach, can cause in infrequent vomiting
Gastric ulcers
Gastric acid and pepsin causing erosions to stomach, chronic vomiting
GDV or bloat
Dilatation of stomach, rotates clockwise, esophageal twist, emergency situation
Pyloric stenosis
Hypertrophia of circular smooth muscle fibers narrowing at the pyloric region
Gastric neoplasia
Common in FeLV cats, may cause vomiting and weight-loss
PVC intervention (ECG)
Tell Dr., ventilate, decreased gas
V-Tach intervention (ECG)
Tell Dr., ventilate, decreased gas, lidocaine
V-Fib intervention (ECG)
Tell Dr., ventilate, turn off gas, resuscitate, defibrillate
How to hook up an Ambu bag
Open O2 tank with ranch, increase O2 flow rate, small tube from O2 goes to the bottom of the bag, green connection from bad goes ET tube, ventilate at 20 cm H2O pressure
Surgical fluid drip rate
10ml/kg/hr
