General Principles For Poisoning Diagnosis And First Aid 2021 PDF
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Jelgava
2021
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This document discusses general principles for diagnosing and providing first aid for animal poisoning. It includes sections on history taking, clinical investigations, laboratory tests and first aid procedures. The document is from Jelgava in 2021.
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General principles for making poisoning diagnosis and the first aid 2021 Jelgava first collect anamnesis (vitae + morbil infectious disease? Is it the case of poisoning?...
General principles for making poisoning diagnosis and the first aid 2021 Jelgava first collect anamnesis (vitae + morbil infectious disease? Is it the case of poisoning? Rectal temp - Diagnostic procedure History: anamnesis vitae (example about obtaining anamnesis –Strawberry; apples ); anamnesis morbi ( ); example about obtaining anamnesis –communicating problems ; language; X-Ray inv. Clinical investigation the classical scheme from laboratory diagnostics Laboratory testing to exclude infections + parasites First aid History: Basic history taking techniques (data bases, information from owner, from person who takes care about animal, recordings in farm book etc.) Anamnesis vitae – species, breed, age, sex, reproductive status, vaccine history, previous or current medical problems, current medications, diet, home/housing environment, presence of other animals in the house and any potential appearance of clinical signs in them, recent boarding, any recent impoundment and potential exposure to sick or unvaccinated animals, any recent application of herbicides, pesticides, household cleaners, finishing products, paints or stains, use of automotive products or any solvents History: Basic history taking techniques (data bases, information from owner, from person who takes care about animal, recordings in farm book etc.) Anamnesis morbi (information about this case exacly) – What happened and when? What was the first signs of the problem? How the problem developed after it was finded out? Is there any suspicion? Other questions. Clinical investigation General investigation– heart rate and quality, breathing, visible mucous membranes, CRT … Special investigation Laboratory tests – blood, feces, substance vomited, urine, suspicious substances, food, water… Investigation post mortem The first aid by owner Isolation ↓ fixation Remove feed, water and all suspicious substances Conducted advices from vet Decision depends on if owner has insurance etc The first aid by vet 1. ABCs of the critically ill patient: airway, breathing, circulation; acute bloate in ruminants; 2. gaining control of seizures or tremors; be careful with xylazine in ruminants (not ; it will relax GI xylazine/diazepam rumen In tract + good). cow you can use 3. assessment of metabolic and medical derangements and institution of a plan for their management; 4. gastrointestinal decontamination; 5. supportive care.