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Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Emergency Medicine Introduction
Overview of Emergency Medicine
First Aid and Transport
Ready Area in Emergency Medicine
Evaluation and Initial Treatment of the Emergency Patient
expand / collapse Primary Survey (Triage) and Resuscitation
expand / collapse Airway
Diagnosis
Treatment
expand / collapse Breathing
Diagnosis
Treatment
expand / collapse Circulation
Diagnosis
expand / collapseTreatment
Oxygen Supplementation
Hemostasis
Intravascular Volume Replacement
Pain Control
Warming
Corticosteroids
Cardiovascular Support
Hind Limb and Abdominal Binding
Secondary Survey
Specific Diagnostics and Therapy
expand / collapse Trauma in Emergency Medicine
Thoracic Trauma
Abdominal Trauma
expand / collapse Cardiopulmonary-Cerebral Resuscitation
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
expand / collapse Arrhythmias of Cardiac Arrest
Asystole
Ventricular Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
Sinus Bradycardia
Open-Chest Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Fluid Therapy
Overview of Fluid Therapy
Body Fluid Compartments and Fluid Dynamics
expand / collapse The Fluid Resuscitation Plan
Determination of the Fluid Deficit
expand / collapse Selection of Fluids
expand / collapse Crystalloids
Sodium Content
Potassium Content
Osmolality
Colloids
Fluid Selection
Determination of Resuscitation Endpoints
Determination of Appropriate Resuscitation Technique
Assessment of Resuscitation Efforts
expand / collapse Maintenance Fluid Plan
Monitoring Fluid Therapy
Monitoring Procedures for the Critically Ill Animal
Overview of Monitoring Procedures for the Critically Ill Animal
expand / collapse The Rule of 20
Fluid Balance
Oncotic Pull
Glucose
Electrolytes and Acid-Base Balance
Oxygenation and Ventilation
Level of Consciousness/Mentation
Blood Pressure
Heart Rate, Rhythm, and Contractility
Albumin
Coagulation
Red Blood Cell and Hemoglobin Concentration
Renal Function
Immune Status, Antibiotic Dosage and Selection, and WBC Count
GI Motility and Mucosal Integrity
Drug Dosages and Metabolism
Nutrition
Pain Control
Nursing Care
Wound Care and Bandage Changes
Tender Loving Care
Ophthalmic Emergencies
Overview of Ophthalmic Emergencies
Traumatic Proptosis
Traumatic Retrobulbar Hemorrhage
Eyelid Lacerations
Corneal Foreign Bodies
Penetrating Intraocular Injuries
Deep Stromal Corneal Ulcers, Descemetocele, and Iris Prolapse
Corneal Lacerations
Glaucoma
Anterior Lens Luxation
Anterior Uveitis
Acute Vision Loss
Optic Neuritis
Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARD)
Retinal Detachment
Wound Management
Overview of Wound Management
General Principles of Wound Healing
expand / collapse Initial Wound Management
Wound Lavage
Debridement
Wound Closure
expand / collapse Open Wound Management
Sugar Dressings
Honey Dressings
Drains
Bandages
Surgical Techniques in Wound Management
Factors that Interfere with Wound Healing
expand / collapseManagement of Specific Wounds
Lacerations
Bite Wounds
Degloving Injuries
Gunshot Injuries
Pressure Wounds
Equine Emergency Medicine
Overview of Equine Emergency Medicine
expand / collapseEquine Emergency Procedures
Emergency Fluid Therapy
Nasogastric Intubation
Abdominocentesis
Trocarization
Tracheostomy
expand / collapse Equine Trauma and First Aid
expand / collapse Fractures and Luxations
Initial Assessment
Emergency Treatment
Immobilization of Level 1 Injuries
Immobilization of Level 2 Injuries
Immobilization of Level 3 Injuries
Immobilization of Level 4 Injuries
Guidelines for Safe Transportation
expand / collapse Wounds and Lacerations
Assessment
Pneumothorax
Penetrating Abdominal Wounds
expand / collapse Head Injuries
Treatment
Ocular Injuries
expand / collapseOther Common Equine Emergencies
expand / collapse Esophageal Obstruction
Diagnosis
Treatment
expand / collapse Rectal Tears
Diagnosis
Treatment
expand / collapse Postcastration Evisceration
Diagnosis
Treatment
expand / collapse Neonatal Intensive Care and Emergencies in Foals
Initial Assessment
Dystocia and Resuscitation
Prematurity, Dysmaturity, and Postmaturity
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Sepsis
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