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Animal Restraint Definitions
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Veterinary Medicine
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03/15/2011

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Type of Restraint:
Psychological
Definition
This is the least restrictive type of restraint and is used in combination with other types of restraint.
Term
Type of Restraint:
Physical
Definition
This is the primary method of restraining an animal
Term
Type of Restraint:
Chemical
Definition
This method utilizes drugs such as sedatives, tranquilizers and anesthesia to alter the patient's mental state, allowing the animal to stay immobilized and/or without pain, and causing him/her to be cooperative during procedures
Term
Things that need to be taken into account to determine which type of restraint is required
Definition
Behavior:species, breed, sex, age, territory, hierarchal position, prior experience, curretn health
Procedure:pain level, duration, body location, degree of immobility required
Handler: level of experience, physical strength, availability
Available equipment
Term
Rope
Definition
A length of fibers, twisted or braided together to improve strength for pulling and connecting
Term
Ropes Parts
Definition
End:shorter part of rope
Standing portion:longer part of rope
Bight:a bend or fold in the length of rope
Loop:a full circle is formed in the rope
Knot:a method for fastening or securing rope by tying or interweaving
Term
Whipping with a cord
Definition
Binding of twine aroudn the end of a rope to prevent the fibers of the rope from unraveling
Term
Types of Knots:
Halter tie
Definition
a quick-release knot used in securing conscious animals to immovable objects
Term
Types of Knots:
Half hitch
Definition
tied around a patient's limb to extend it, or used to secure one end of a ropee to a cleat under the exam table
Term
Types of Knots:
Square knot
Definition
Used whenever tension is to be applied; tension causes the knot to tighten
Term
Types of Knots:
Reefer's or reef knot
Definition
A common, simple binding knot based on the square knot with a half bow that secures two lengths of rope or guaze together
Term
Types of Knots:
The Bow
Definition
similar to the reefer's knot in that it is based on the quare knot and binds two ropes together
Term
Polydactyl
Definition
Has extra toes
Term
Sternal recumbency
Definition
Patient is lying chest down on his/her stomach. (Sternum)
Term
Lateral recumbancy
Definition
Pertaining to the side, patient is lying on his/her side
Term
Dorsal recumbancy
Definition
Pertaining to, or situated at the back. Patient is lying on his/her back
Term
Left
Definition
The patient's left side
Term
Right
Definition
The patient's right side
Term
Cranial
Definition
Toward the patient's head
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Rostral
Definition
Toward the tip of the patient's nose
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Caudal
Definition
Toward the patient's tail
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Dorsal
Definition
Toward the patient's back
Term
Ventral
Definition
Toward the patient's belly
Term
Medial
Definition
Toward the median (center) plane
Term
Lateral
Definition
Away from the median plane
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Deep (internal)
Definition
Toward the center (whole body or part)
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Supericial (external)
Definition
Toward the surface (whole body or part)
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Proximal
Definition
Toward the patient's body (extremity)
Term
Distal
Definition
Away from the patient's body (extremity)
Term
Thorax
Definition
Chest
Term
Pinna
Definition
Ear flap
Term
Otoscopic examination
Definition
Examination of the ear
Term
Palpate
Definition
To examine or explore by touching an organ or area of the body, usually as a diagnostic aid
Term
Anus
Definition
Terminal opening of the digestive system
Term
Perineum
Definition
The pelvic floor and structures associated with the pelvic outlet
Term
Venipuncture
Definition
The surgical puncture of a vein, or the placement of a needle or catheter directly into the blood vessel for the purpose of administering drugs or fluids or taking a blood sample
Term
Jugular vein
Definition
The chief vein of the neck
Term
Cephalic vein
Definition
The vein on the dorsal surface of the forearm of most domestic animals; much favored for intraveneous injection in dogs
Term
Femoral vein
Definition
The chief vein of thhe inner thigh
Term
Lateral Saphenous vein
Definition
A large vein near the surface of the hind leg
Term
Periorbital vessels
Definition
The veins around the eye
Term
Hematoma
Definition
Localized extravasation or collection of blood, ehich may or may not be clotted
Term
Occluding
Definition
Blocking circulation
Term
Stifle
Definition
Knee
Term
Adjunct
Definition
Non-active ingredient added toa drug
Term
Subcutaneous (SQ)
Definition
The drug is injected just underneath the skin (between the skin and muscle layers)
Term
Intramuscular (IM)
Definition
The drug is injected into the muscle
Term
Intravenous (IV)
Definition
The drug is injected directly into the vein or if an IV catheter is placed, it is injected directly into the catheter
Term
Vaccination
Definition
An inoculation with a vaccine, or a weakened or killed pathogen, such as a bacterium or virus, or a portion of the pathogen's structure that upon administration stimulates antibody production or cellular immunity against the pathogen but is incapable of causing severe infection
Term
Ways in which vaccinations can be administered
Definition
Subcutaneously, Intramuscularly, and Intranasally
Term
Ways in which vaccinations can be administered
Definition
Subcutaneously, Intramuscularly, and Intranasally
Term
Intranasally
Definition
Into the nose
Term
Canine Distemper
Definition
Injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly
Term
Canine Rabies
Definition
Injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly
Term
Feline FVRCP- Feline distemper vaccine
Definition
Injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly
Term
Feline Rabies
Definition
Injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly
Term
Feline Leukemia
Definition
Injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly
Term
Large Canine, Small canine, Cats, and brachycephalic dogs Respiratory vaccine
Definition
Some are intranasal and some are subcutaneous
Term
Gastric
Definition
Passes throught the esophogus into the stomach
Term
Nasogastric
Definition
Passes through the nose, down the esophogus, and into the stomach
Term
Speculum
Definition
Instrument used to expose the interior of a body passage or cavity
Term
Crop
Definition
A pouch in the esophagus of many birds, in which food is held for later digestion or for regurgitation to nestlings
Term
Elizabethan collar
Definition
Circle made of plastic or foam covered cardboard with a hole cut int he center for the animal's head to fit through to prevent chewing/scratching
Term
The neck brace
Definition
Alternative to Elizabethan collar to keep the dog away from his/her back end
Term
Hobbles
Definition
Restrains animal's legs so that he/she may walk using small steps but cannot scratch at his/her face and body
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