ClinMedV:Emergency Medicine (CPR)

What is the proper way to say CPR?

How many patients survive cardiac arrest?

Who is usually saved?

Examples of a reversible underlying cause:AH

Steps involved after verifying that the animal is in cardiac arrest and you have called for help: ABCD

What can be used to establish a airway?ETMH

If the patient is breathing they just need supplemented oxygen. How is this given?IMF

How do you measure a intra nasal oxygen tube?

What can be used if the animal is not breathing?

How often should each breath be?

What may be needed to remove air or fluid from the pleural space?

What acupuncture site can be used to assist in breathing?

To check circulation what is considered before compressions?

If less than 15lbs what position is the patient in?

If greater than 15lbs what position is the patient in?

Where are compressions given?

If needed and able what should be done?TD

What does defibrillation do?

How many compressions should be given per minute?(Depends on size of animal)

What should your position be for compressions?EB

How much should the thorax be displaced?

What should be established asap?

What may be needed?

What is an extreme measure that can be done?

Routes of administration for drugs:

What drugs are successful going IT? ALE

What is used to dilute IT drugs?

Which drug is parasympatholytic and inc HR?

What drug is used for arrythmias in dogs?

What drug is used for cardiac arrest and some cases of shock?

What drug is used for respiratory stimulation?

What drug is used to treat acidosis?

Name 2 other drugs mentioned:CD