Systemic Patient Assessment

A routine systematic method of examination is required in order to detect abnormalities - how do we do this?

Visual inspection, vital signs (temp,pulse and respiration) and physical exam

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What assessments can be made about the patient based on visual inspection and observation?

Wounds, weight (emaciated, obese), mobility (lameness, weakness, neurological (scuffing nails), paresis, paralysis, stiffness, pain), respiration rate and depth, posture, behavior and body condition

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What are the normal TPR rates for dogs?

T= 38.3-38.7 P= 70-140 R= 10-30

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What are the normal TPR rates for cats?

T= 38.2 - 38.6 P= 100-200 R= 20-30

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What are the normal TPR rates for horses?

T= 37-38..5 P= 24-40 R= 12-20

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What are the normal TPR rates for rabbits?

T= 38.5-40 P=130-325 R= 30-60

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Define tenesus

Ineffectual straining (urine and faeces)

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Define pyrexia

Fever/increased temperature

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Define ataxia

Shaky, abnormal gait

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Define paralysis

Total loss of function

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Define paraplegia

Total loss of function of the caudal limbs

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Define hemiplegia

Total loss of function of one side of the body

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Define paresis

Muscle weakness

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Define paraparesis

Muscle weakness in the caudal limbs

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Define syncope

Fainting due to the lack of oxygen in the brain

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Define polyphagia

Increased appetite

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Define dysphagia

Difficulty eating

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Define anorexia

Lack of loss of appetite

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Define pica

The eating of unnatural food stuffs

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Define coprohagia

The eating of faeces

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