Physical Exam Texas AM University体检德克萨斯市一所大学.pptVIP

Explain how you give an over-all first impression of skin, muscles, movements, behavior, and signs of affect * * * You can also at this time show the tools that you brought with you to perform a physical. What does it mean if the animal has a fever? …..they have an infection Explain why you do it rectally, not orally. What do we give an animal when it has an infection?....antibiotics, unless the cause is viral Explain how you do this. If you have brought a pet with you, demonstrate. Explain what you are looking for in blood and urine analysis. Remember, don’t use medical jargon and keep it simple. You might want to bring a catheter and other props. Explain what vaccinations you routinely give and explain why some have to be repeated. * * Pass out the handouts of the normals for students to take home with them. Insert here the sound of normal heart beat from CV disease lecture * * * * Physical Exam Family Friends Pets We Want All Our Loved Ones To Be Healthy Objectives Explain why physical exams are important to the health of the pet. Identify the “vital signs.” Be able to perform a physical exam and monitor their own animal. Do any of you have pets? Have you ever gone to the veterinary clinic? What does a veterinarian do when you take your pet in for its yearly appointment? Why Is a Physical Exam Important? Allows you to find signs of sickness that are not obvious Helps you to determine the extent of the injury or illness Physical exam During a physical you look at all the body systems and how they are working All body systems are related in function If one doesn’t work properly it may limit what you can do medically A veterinarian may pick up on something that the owners didn’t see or know was significant Heart murmur Growth problem Skin problem Parasites First Thing: Check the History Check the records of past visits Get information from the owner Listen carefully, ask questions * See slide note What is you