Emergency list 2

A disorder in which there is excessive coagulation of the blood followed by hemorrhage and lack of coagulation of blood becase the clotting factors were used up. DIC is usually secondary to excessive turbulent blood flow or severe infectious, immune-mediated or neoplastic processes

A catheter or tube inserted into the nasal passages to supply oxygen

Tissue or cellular death

Toxic or destructive to kidney cells

A normal body temperature

An aversive sensory and emotional experience that elicits protective motro actions, resulting in learned avoidance, and may modify species specific behavior

Inability to move a particular muscle group or body part such as a limb because of loss of nerve function

A condition in which the penis is extended and cannot be retracted into its normal position within the prepuce

Surgical puncture of the paricardium, especially to aspirate pericardial fluid

Inflammation of the serosa that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs and mesenteries

A codition in which an animal is unable to extend the penis, perhaps as a result of the presence of masses on the penis or secondary to blanophosthitis

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the space between teh lungs and the chest wall (pleural space)

the presence of air in the space between the lungs that contains the heart and great vessels

Localized or generalized itching resulting from irritation of sensory nerve endings

Bruising of the lung tissue caused by blunt trauma

Fluid buildup within the albeoli or interstitial spaces of the lung

A detected by simulaneous cardiac auscultation and pulse palpation

A monitoring device used ot estimate the percent oxygen saturation of hemoglobin by measuring subtle differences in light absorbtion

purple discoloration of the skin or mucous membrance caused by hemorrhage. larger than petechiae

Containing, consisting of, or being pus

Accumulation of purulent material within the lumen of the uterus

flow of stomach contents into the esophagus and mouth unaccompanied by retching; as distinguished from vomiting

The species, breed, age, sex and reproductive status

A state of systemic inflammation characterized by deteriorating vital signs and presence of infection

A condition of decreased perfusion and decreased oxygen deliver to vital organs

RBCs that appear smaller than normal RBCs, exhibit no central pallor, but have MCVs comparable with normal RBCs; as a result of the inscreased volume to surface area of a sphere; spherocytes are most commonly seen in immune-mediated

A monitoring device consisting of pressure gauge and cuff used to measure arterial blood pressure

Continuous seizures, or a serious of seizures in rapid succession

Abnormal position of the eyes (medial Stabismus is also cross-eyed)

The act of straining to urinate

a harsh, high pitched respiratory sound usually caused by obstruction to airflow in the pharynx

In a sleep like state. can be aroused only with painful stimulation

fainting episodes caused by brain hypoxia

A condition of systemic inflammation similar to septic shock that can be triggered as a secondary complication of any severe inflammatory disease

Arterial blood pressure during contraction of the ventricles

Rapid heart rate; oppostie of bradycardia

Rapid respiratory rate

The operation of suturing the eyelids together entirely or in part

A distressing urge to evacuate rectrum or urinary bladder, straining

Surgical puncture to the pleural space with a needle of tube for the purpose of removing fluid or air

low platelet count

noxious or poisonous substance that is formed or elaborated furing the metabolism and growth of cerain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species

A large bore tube inserted into the cervical trachea to bypass the upper airway. a treatment for upper airway obstruction

a systematic method of assessment used to identify treatment priorities during crisis or emergency situations

A permanent opeing made in the urethra to allow urine diversion

a condition that is characterized by the formation or presence of calculi in the urinary tract

Dilation of the blood vessels; opposite of vasoconstriciton

Constriciton of the blood vessels; opposite of vasodilation

A category of drugs used to increase blood pressure and cardiac output

The movement of gases into and out of the alveoli