Veterinary Medicine - Emergency Care Flashcards
Shock Syndrome - What are the the 3 elements of the perfusion triangle?
Heart, Blood Vessels , Intra-vascular fluids/Blood
Shock Syndrome - DDs for Distributive Shock
Sepsis / SIRS, Obstruction (e.g. Thrombosis / GDV / Tamponade), Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Shock Syndrome - DDs for Hypovolemic Shock
Blood Loss (e.g. Coagulopathies / Trauma), Fluid Loss (Dehydration / Burns / Vomiting / Diarrhea / Polyuria ), 3rd Space losses (Peritoneal / Pleural / Pericardial Effusions)
Shock Syndrome - DDs for Cardiogenic Shock
Structural Cardiac Disease (e.g. MR, DCM, HCM) Arrhythmias Tamponade
Shock Syndrome - What does it mean physiologically when an animals is in a state of Compensated Shock?
Through compensatory mechanisms (i.e. Catecholamines / RAAS / Baro/Chemoreceptors) the body is still able to maintain BP and perfusion
Shock Syndrome - Compensated Shock - Clinical signs
Slightly Depressed, Tachypnea, Tachycardia , Cool extremities, Normal / Prolonged CRT, Normal Mucus Membranes, Normal BP, Normal Pulse Quality
Shock Syndrome - Decompensated Shock - Clinical Signs
Depression, Tachypnea, Tachycardia, Hypothermia, Low BP, Pale Mucus Membranes, Prolonged CRT, Weak Peripheral Pulse
Shock Syndrome - Septic shock responds well to fluid therapy (T/F)
False
Septic Shock / SIRS - Hyperdynamic Phase - Clinical signs
Tachycardia, Tachypnea, Fever, Bounding Peripheral Pulse , Hyperemic Mucus Membranes
Septic Shock / SIRS - Hypodynamic Phase - Clinical signs
Tachycardia, Tachypnea, Hypothermia, Pale Mucus Membranes, Weak Pulse, Cold Extremities, Prolonged CRT
Shock Syndrome - What organ is damaged first in dogs and what would be the clinical signs?
GI Tract. Vomiting / Diarrhea / Ileus / Melena / Hematochezia
Shock Syndrome - What is the main difference in clinical signs between Dogs and Cats?
Cats undergoing Decompensated/Hypodynamic shock can present with both Bradycardia as well as Tachycardia
Shock Syndrome - What is the first organ to be damaged in Cats?
Lungs
Shock Syndrome - What are the basic blood test we need to preform in a Shock Patient?
PCV/TS, Creatinine, Albumin, Glucose, Lactate
Shock Syndrome - After the patient has stabilized - What are additional diagnostics you can perform for finding the cause and additional monitoring?
X-Rays, Ultrasound, Echocardiography, Blood Gas, EKG, Pulse Oximetry
Shock Syndrome - What is the recommended fluid therapy model?
LRS / Saline. 20 ml/kg Boluses and reassess (e.g. improvement in heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse quality, BP)
Shock Syndrome - Regular fluid therapy failed. What are our 2nd line options in terms of fluids?
Hyperosmotic Saline, Colloids (i.e. Hetastartch), Blood Products (i.e. Plasma)
Shock Syndrome - Regular fluid therapy failed. What drugs are used for fluid-refractory shock? What are the main types of shock that are refractory to fluid therapy?
Vasoconstrictors (e.g. Norepinephrine, Vasopressin, Dopamine), Dobutamine (Positive Inotrope), Distributive Shock (e.g. Septic Shock, SIRS). *Cardiogenic Shock - Fluids are Contraindicated!
Shock Syndrome - What is the approach for treating the GI in shock patients? What drugs are indicated?
Treat with GI protectants, PPI (e.g. Omeprazole), H2 Receptor antagonists (e.g. Famotidine), Sucralfate
Cardiogenic Shock - What can help you determine that you are dealing with a Cardiogenic Shock?
Signalment (e.g. MR - small breed, middle age-old dogs, DCM - Doberman Pinscher), History (e.g. Chronic cough), Clinical signs & PE findings (e.g. Murmur, Cyanosis, Crackles), Diagnostics: T-Fast (e.g. B-Lines, High LA:Aorta ratio), NT-ProBNP, Echocardiography
Cardiogenic Shock - Basic Treatment
Sedation (e.g. Butorphanol), Oxygen, Diuretics (e.g. Furosemide / Spironolactone), Positive inotropes (e.g. Pimobendan, Dobutamine), Anti-arrhythmogenic treatment (if indicated)
Shock Syndrome - Treatment End-Goals
Normal Temp, Normal Mucus Membrane + CRT, HR - 70-120, Normal RR
Relative Adrenal Insufficiency - What does this theory mean for in regards to shock syndrome treatment?
When an animal is refractory to vasopressors - Give basal blood concentration of Glucocorticoid - Catecholamines need a certain amount of cortisol in the blood in order to work
Hypercalcemia - Treatment
Fluid diuresis, Steroids, Furosemide, Bisphosphonate, Calcitonin
Xylitol Poisoning - Common panel findings
Hypoglycemia, Hypokalemia, Elevated liver enzymes
Xylitol Poisoning - Pathogenesis
Induces hyper-secretion of Insulin => Hypoglycemia & Hypokalemia
Emesis-induction in Poisoning - Name our options & Which are for dogs and which are for cats
Apomorphine - Dogs, Xylazine (Rompun) / Medetomidine -Cats, 3% Hydrogen Peroxide - Dogs
Common side effect of activated charcoal seen in Biochemistry panel
Hypernatremia (highly osmolar substance)
Poisoning decontamination methods - Name them all (By order)
Emesis - Apomorphine / Rompun / Hydrogen Peroxide, Gastric Lavage, Activated Charcoal, Cholestyramine , Surgery
Pyrethroids Poisoning - What is the only concentration that is allowed to be used on cats?
0.1% Pyrethroid
Pyrethroids Poisoning - What is the system affected? What are the clinical signs?
Nerves System. Hyperesthesia, Tremors (Face / Ears / Body), Seizures, Hyperthermia
Pyrethroids Poisoning - Treatment of choice (Plus additional one that helps in refractory cases)
Methocarbamol . *Diazepam - Helps reduce hyperesthesia and is synergistic with Methocarbamol
Acetaminophen Toxicosis - 2 Common effects on red blood cells (One can be seen on CBC & Blood smear)
Methemoglobinemia, Heinz Bodies Anemia
Acetaminophen Toxicosis - Main organ affected
Liver
Acetaminophen Toxicosis - Main pathologic effect seen in Cats? Dogs?
Cats - Methemoglobinemia Dogs - Liver failure
Acetaminophen Toxicosis - Common clinical signs in Cats
Facial / Paw Edema, Brown Mucus Membranes
Acetaminophen Toxicosis - Methylene Blue is recommended in Cat Treatment (T/F)
False! Hard to titrate to appropriate dose and can worsen methemoglobinemia if not done correctly
PCV / TS - Which drops first in acute hemorrhage?
TS. (Reserve RBCs can be supplied by the spleen)