Wound Dressing
Wound Dressing Occlusive Dressings Basic Information Procedure • Hydrogels (Polyethylene oxide occlusive dressings) 3D network of hydrophilic polymers with 90% to 95% water content Available as sheets or gels Sheet…
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation Basic Information Definition Fatal ventricular tachyarrhythmia attributable to reentry, causing ventricular activation to be so rapid and uncoordinated that contractile function is lost. Cardiac output is essentially zero….
Smoke Inhalation
Smoke Inhalation Basic Information Definition Injury caused by exposure to a fire with a great deal of smoke, especially a fire in a confined area such as a barn or…
Perineal Conformation
Perineal Conformation Basic Information Definition The perineum is the body wall surrounding the pelvic outlet, anal canal, and urogenital passage. The vulva is composed of the labia and clitoris. Normal…
Dental Radiography
Dental Radiography Basic Information Definition Radiographs are two-dimensional of regional anatomy. Dental radiographs are complicated by superimposition of the skull and paranasal sinuses. Typical Normal Radiographic Findings Although teeth have…
Hemorrhage, Postpartum
Hemorrhage, Postpartum Basic Information Definition • Rupture of the middle uterine (most common), utero-ovarian, external iliac, vaginal, or adrenal artery near parturition • Hemorrhage may be contained within the broad…
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug Toxicosis
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drug Toxicosis Basic Information Definition • Adverse effects of the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are caused by cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibition in tissues where prostaglandins are beneficial and protective….
Ocular Surgery
Ocular Surgery Standing Basic Information Synonym(s) Ocular surgery without general anesthesia in the horse Overview and Goal(s) • There are many advantages to performing standing surgical procedures and avoiding general…
