Browsing Slide Collection (Companion Animal Clinical Studies - Critical Care) by Title

Browsing Slide Collection (Companion Animal Clinical Studies - Critical Care) by Title

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  • Scaling dermatoses 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTOS 1-7: Scaling dermatosis is due to an increase in production, increase in desquamation or a decrease in cohesion of keratinocytes which causes abnormal shedding of epidermal cells as fine or coarse scale. Clinical ...
  • Skin biopsy 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTO 1: A preoperative biopsy should be done if it will help choose a therapeutic modality and the degree of therapy. The equipment needed for a biopsy include a biopsy punch, a scalpel blade, local anaesthetic such as ...
  • Snake bite 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    Dogs are commonly bitten by snakes on the head and front legs. Factors affecting the toxicity of the snake bite include the victim’s size, pre-existing health, the site of the bite and the time between the bite and medical ...
  • Sterile handling in the ICU 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    Sterile handling in the ICU is essential to prevent cross contamination and infections. It is therefore vital that all tables, scales, and other equipment that the patient comes into contact with should routinely be ...
  • Steroid responsive meningoencephalitis 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-2: Steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA) is an immune mediated, inflammatory disease of the meninges and associated vasculature that is commonly documented in dogs. SRMA can occur in any breed of dog ...
  • Superficial pyoderma 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-2: Superficial pyoderma is a superficial bacterial infection of hair follicles and surrounding epidermis. It is usually secondary to an underlying cause such as allergies and endocrine diseases. Superficial ...
  • Tender loving care 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1,2: Patients that are unwell and that are in pain may become depressed. Giving the patient some extra attention and stroking it will allow the clinician to form a bond with the patient so that changes in behaviour ...
  • Tracheostomy 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    Tracheostomy is the creation of an opening in the trachea through the neck to facilitate the passage of air. A temporary tracheostomy, where a nonreactive tube is inserted into the trachea, can be performed to provide an ...
  • Traumatic brain injury in dogs 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTO 1: Traumatic injuries in dogs are commonly caused by motor vehicle accidents, fighting with other animals, falling from heights, blunt trauma and gunshot wounds. Treatment of acute head injuries should take into ...
  • Urinary catheterization 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-3: Urinary catheterization may be performed for diagnostic, treatment or monitoring purposes. One time or intermittent urethral catheterization can be used for urinary sampling, radiographic contrast procedures ...
  • Urine sampling and analysis 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-3: Urine samples are important diagnostic tools. Urine can be collected by free catch collection, manual compression of the urinary bladder, cystocentesis or catheterization. Cytological examination of urine can ...
  • Veterinary ICU equipment 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-3: A syringe driver is a type of infusion pump that are used in hospitals to administer small amounts of medication to a patients. PHOTOS 4-5: Infusion pumps are used in the ICU to administer fluid or medication ...