Emergency Care
Emergency care involves immediate medical attention for urgent animal health issues. Quick and effective response is crucial in emergency situations.
Terms in Emergency Care
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) | CPR is an emergency procedure to restore breathing and blood circulation in animals experiencing cardiac arrest. |
| Emergency Surgery | Emergency surgery is a surgical intervention performed urgently to address life-threatening conditions. |
| First Aid | First aid involves initial care provided to an injured or ill animal before professional medical treatment is available. |
| Heat Stroke Treatment | Heat stroke treatment involves cooling measures to reduce body temperature in animals suffering from heat stroke. |
| Poisoning Treatment | Poisoning treatment involves measures to counteract toxins ingested or absorbed by an animal. |
| Shock Management | Shock management involves stabilizing an animal experiencing shock due to trauma, blood loss, or other critical conditions. |
| Snake Bite Treatment | Snake bite treatment involves administering antivenom and supportive care to animals bitten by venomous snakes. |
| Splinting | Splinting is a technique to immobilize a fractured or injured limb to prevent further damage. |
| Triage | Triage is the process of prioritizing treatment based on the severity of an animal's condition. |
| Wound Care | Wound care involves cleaning, dressing, and treating wounds to promote healing and prevent infection. |