trauma SDL

Question 1

What traumatic injuries should be considered with penetrating wounds in dogs?

Answer 1

Haemorrhage, pneumothorax, organ laceration, and vascular injury.

Question 2

What sedative and analgesic protocol is often used in acute canine trauma?

Answer 2

Dexmedetomidine for sedation and methadone for analgesia.

Question 3

What is a typical initial fluid bolus for canine trauma resuscitation?

Answer 3

15 ml/kg Hartmann’s.

Question 4

What ultrasound techniques are used in small animal trauma assessment?

Answer 4

A: GFAST, VetBLUE, TFAST, and AFAST.

Question 5

After initial stabilisation, what complications must be monitored in penetrating trauma?

Answer 5

Ongoing haemorrhage, pneumothorax, infection, and pain.

Question 6

What clinical signs suggest hypovolaemic shock in small animal trauma?

Answer 6

Pale mucous membranes, tachycardia, weak pulses, CRT >3s, and hypotension.

Question 7

What AFAST finding suggests severe abdominal bleeding?

Answer 7

AFAST score 4/4 with flat caudal vena cava.

Question 8

What delayed complications can cause worsening respiration in trauma patients?

Answer 8

Pulmonary contusions, diaphragmatic hernia, pleural effusion, and pneumothorax.

Question 9

What neurological signs suggest equine trauma affecting the CNS?

Answer 9

Circling, ataxia, weakness, absent menace response, and depression.

Question 10

What anti-inflammatory and supportive treatments are commonly used in equine neurological trauma?

Answer 10

NSAIDs, corticosteroids, hypertonic saline, analgesia, DMSO, magnesium sulfate, and vitamin E.

Question 11

What are the key monitoring priorities in equine trauma cases with neurological signs?

Answer 11

Neurological status, pain, perfusion, and stress levels.

Question 12

What is the purpose of hypertonic saline in equine trauma?

Answer 12

A: To reduce cerebral oedema and improve perfusion.