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c.s. of mild anaphylaxis (scary to owner but not life threatening):PUIF
pruritis
urticaria
inflamation
facial swelling
What is urticaria?
hives
c.s. to sever anaphylaxis (deadly):BCYMVBBC
brick red mm
crt of 1sec
tachycardia
massive histamine release
vasodilation
dec BP
dec blood perfusion
cardiac arrest
tx of mild to moderate cases:ARS
antihistamines
remove offending cause
+/-steroids
Name 2 antihistamines:B/D,A/H
Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
Atarax (hydroxyzine)
Name a steroid:D
dexamethasone
tx severe cases:IVEAM
IV fluids
steroids
epinephrine
antihistamines
monitor 24 hrs
High heat breaks down what?
protein
Why don't dogs and cats tolerate heat well?
don't sweat well
How is shock usually diagnosed?
hx
temp >105F
Extra caution is taken with which heat stroke patients?BGOHL
brachycephalic
geriatric
overweight
heart dz
lung dz
Symptoms of heat stroke:SERPVDWDCP
shock
elevated temo
red mm
pantig
v+
d+
weakness
depression
comatose
panting
tx heat stroke:SCIE
slowly dec body temp
cold H20/alcohol
IV fluids
enema
What should you check for while tx shock patients?BC
burns
corneal ulcers
Prognosis is based on:STT
severity
temo
time before tx
What is a rare but malignant reaction to gas anesthetics?
malignant hyperthermia during or after
often fatal
Who commonly gets malignant hyperthermia?
grey hounds
tx of malignant hyperthermia
stop anesthesia and treat for shock and heat stroke
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heather.dundas
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ClinMedV:Emergency Medicine (Anaphylaxis and Heat Stroke)
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2013-09-26T10:35:39Z
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