Question

Describe all of the values needed for a canine patient hospital observation sheet. Provide normal values for all points including urine, H2o consumption wound/skin check BAR, QAR Obtunded in medical jargon

Answer 1

Values needed for a canine patient in Hospital observation sheet :-

• History
• General appearance
• Physical examination ( head to toe)
• Surgical /Anesthetic risk assessment
• RAVS animal condition

• 1st the identification data of the animal

Species- Canine Sex- Male /Female

Age :- if (0 .4 mos , is pediatric)/(4-6 mos )/(6-12 mos)/ (1-3 yrs)/ (4-6 yrs)/ (6-10 yrs)/ (>10yrs)

• Previous medical history, current illness & injury
• Behaviour if it's :- gentle/social Fearful/ possible caution. Aggressive/Feral

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

WEIGHT:- for all animals < 20lbs should have the weight by using a pediatric/ small animal scale.

TEMPERATURE:- nomal value is 100.5- 102.5° F

PULSE:- normal value is --- k9 :80-160 beats/min, Fe 110-200 Beats/min

RESP. RATE:- normal value is --- k9: 15-30 bpm, Fe: 20-40 bpm

MM/CRT:-

• Mucous membrane colour- provide the indication of blood flow to the periphery.
• Capillary Refill Time- nomal value is :- < 2 seconds

HYDRATION:- Hydration is reported through 3options- Adequate, Marginal & Inadequate. Loosing is elasticity of the skin is the 1st symptom of dehydration, the health worker should check the skin of the upper eyelid & the neck for tenting.

GENERAL APPEARANCE:- Shape & symmetry of the extremities, body condition, nutritional status mentation means the level of consciousness, responsiveness & all. An healthy puppy is active & playful. The posture & gain should be checked to look for limping.

INTEGUMENTARY:- To examine the skin & hair coat to observe if alopecia is present or not. Apart from these parasite, dryness, excessive oil , ectoparasites are present or not that should be checked. Even the type of would & the wound condition

EENT:-

• To assess the eye means eyelids, conjunctiva etc. to identify if any discharge, inflammation , redness corneal clouding is present or not.
• Ear should be observed to identify any discharge , cleanliness, thickness etc.
• Nose is observed for shape & symmetry, any discharge, purulent, mucoid etc.
• Throat should be observed by palpation submandibular lymph nodes, salivary glands, trachea.

CV:-

Cardiac auscultation is for assessing normal & abnormal heart sound

Normal heart sound:- Lub-Dub

Abnormal heart sound:- Murmured, muffled heart sound

NERV:- Nervous system is for reflexes, alertness, responsiveness of the canine. A canine with heathy nerve is always alert, aware about the surrounding & well responsive to all the responses & afterall not acting sick

BAR & QAR plays a major role in this

BAR ( Bright, Alert , Responsive)

QAR( Quiet, Alert & Responsive)

Obtundation is almost the same of lethargic state in which the patient is less interested in the environment, slow in response to the stimulation & tens to sleep more than normal & drowsiness us also present in between sleep states.

M/S: To evaluate the muscle mass tone for checking strength & activeness.

Abdomen/GI:- Inspection of the abdomen for distantion, deformity & auscultation is for initial hypermobility & palpation is for tenderness, pain

URINE OUTPUT:- Urine production is a sign of renal perfusion, renal function & someone's hydration status. Normal urine output of a healthy canine is 1-2ml/kg /hr.

So urine output should be monitored specially to detect if the urinary system is properly functioning.

Special explanation on

BAR

If the canine is healthy & it's feeling good , it will look around the environment & respond to the noices & other visual stimulation

QAR

A Canine who's a bit under the weather or who has a more laid-back disposition, that might be QAR.