Wounds in animals

• Abrasions


  Top layer is removed
• Laceration 


  Cute deep resulting in significant bleeding
• Contusions 


  Bruise caused by blunt force
• What can contusions cause?

  Damage to blood vessels
• Concusions


  Occurs when brain is shaken, can cause memory loss
• Puncture


  Small deep wound, penetrayes tissues
• Incision


  Clean cut used in surgery
• Thermal burns


  Exposure to extreme heat
• Chemical burns


  Exposure to harmful chemicals
• Electrical burns 


  Electrical current passing through the body
• Bite wounds


  Injuries cuased by teeth
• Stings 


  Small punctures to the skin
• Fractures


  Breaks and cracks in bone
• What is the first step in treating abrasions?

  Clean the wound with saline
• How should abrasions be covered after cleaning?

  Cover with a sterile dressing
• What is the purpose of controlling bleeding in lacerations?

  To prevent excessive blood loss
• What should be done to a laceration before covering it?

  Clean the wound and cover with dressing
• What is the recommended treatment for contusions?

  Apply a cold compress
• What is the purpose of applying a cold compress to contusions?

  To reduce swelling and bruising
• What should be monitored for signs of infection in contusions?

  Changes in behavior
• What is the first step in treating an incision?

  Keep the area clean
• What should be done to prevent scarring in surgical wounds?

  Prevent tearing of the skin
• How should a chemical wound be treated?

  Rinse the affected area with water
• What is the purpose of rinsing a chemical wound?

  To remove the chemical from the area
• What should be done after rinsing a chemical wound?

  Cover with clean cloth
• What should you do before coaching an animal with electric wounds?

  Turn on the electricity
• How do you assess an animal with electric wounds?

  Check for breathing and pulse
• What is the first step in treating bice wounds?

  Clean the wound
• What should you do to control bleeding in bice wounds?

  Apply pressure to the wound
• What is the first action for treating stings?

  Remove the stinger
• What should you apply after removing a stinger?

  Cold compress
• What is the first step in treating fractures?

  Immobilize the affected limb
• How should you immobilize a fractured limb?

  Use a splint
• What should you do with foreign bodies in an animal?

  Carefully remove the object
• What is the treatment for haemorrhage?

  Apply directly to bleeding
• What should you apply to reduce swelling?

  Cold compress
• What should you do for an animal in shock?

  Keep the animal warm
• What is a sign of shock in animals?

  Pale gums
• What causes shock in animals?

  Circulatory system failure
• What is respiratory arrest?

  Complete cessation of breathing