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    Veterinary Assistant
    Veterinary Assistant
    Veterinary Assistant
    Ebook61 pages36 minutes

    Veterinary Assistant

    By Chris Pinney

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    About this ebook

    Looking to begin a career in veterinary medicine as an assistant? We’re here to help you in achieving this goal with our newest 6 page study guide, which provides the most comprehensive information on properly treating pets in a medical setting. Discussions of various veterinary terms and procedures, as well as useful guidelines and rules, are included within each page; additional information is broken down into full-color images, charts, and graphs for easy reference.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBarCharts, Inc.
    Release dateMay 1, 2018
    ISBN9781423237389
    Veterinary Assistant
    Author

    Chris Pinney

    Chris Pinney is the author of the popular Brazos Steele series of adventure novels. An amateur historian and travel enthusiast, he holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine and has his own practice in San Antonio, Texas.

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      Veterinary Assistant - Chris Pinney

      Table of Contents

      Patient Restraint

      Taking a Thorough Medical History

      Performing a Physical Exam

      Robert Jones Bandage

      Recording an EKG (Lead II)

      Drawing Blood & Administering IV Injections (Cephalic Vein)

      Preventive Health Care

      Oncology

      Nutrition

      Dental Care

      Occupational Safety

      Diagnostic Imaging

      Parasitology

      Laboratory

      IV Fluid Rate Calculations

      Pharmacology

      Anesthesia

      Surgery

      CODE BLUE – Emergencies

      Patient Restraint

      Learning how to restrain dogs and cats properly is essential for safety

      Taking a Thorough Medical History

      A good history can yield clues that often help lead to a diagnosis

      Listen closely to what clients tell you and take notes

      If the information is not readily offered by the client, be sure to find out:

      Nature of current health challenge (symptoms noticed by client)

      Onset and duration of current health challenge

      Current vaccination and parasite control status

      Past health issues (not already noted in medical record)

      Recent changes in:

      Behavior

      Home environment

      Husbandry practices

      Elimination patterns

      Eating and drinking patterns

      Activity level

      Weight status (loss or gain)

      Maintaining Medical Records

      Whether handwritten or input electronically, medical records must thoroughly and accurately document each client and patient interaction

      Medical record form, style, and level of detail will vary with each individual practice

      Each time a pet is presented with a medical complaint, record the following on the medical record:

      Patient history

      Primary (and, if applicable, secondary) complaint(s)

      General patient assessment

      Physical exam findings, including vital signs

      Diagnosis or differential diagnosis

      Treatment protocols

      Prognosis

      Notes and observations pertaining to ongoing patient treatment and monitoring

      Follow-up plan (diagnostic and treatment)

      Additional items to include in medical records:

      Documentation of client conversations and interactions (phone, electronic, in person)

      Patient and client information forms

      Consent forms

      Diagnostic results and reports

      Anesthesia records

      Discharge instructions

      Patient reminders

      Financial records

      SOAP Approach to Medical Record Entry

      Subjective: Hands-off assessment of patient, including history, attitude, temperament, obvious

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