1. Head Trauma in Wildlife Patients

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• Head trauma is one of most common injuries that happens to wildlife and brings them to a rehabilitator. This lecture will review the current treatment recommendations based on the latest information from pet medicine. Assessment and treatments will be discussed in addition to prognosis for recovery.
Major Categories None Shock & Dehydration Head Trauma Wounds Neurological Injuries Diet & Nutrition Problems Musculoskeletal Problems Blood Related Concerns Ectoparasites Emotional States Eyes Respiratory System Problems from Old Injuries Nose & Cere Gastrointestinal Tract & Stool Thermal Related Concerns Skin, Fur & Feathers Other (Collapse and tumors) Oil Imposed Conditions Endoparasites Mouth & Neck Poisoning Abdominal Conditions & Injuries Ears Genitourinary System & Urine Electrical Shock Dental Conditions Disease Agents & Conditions Adverse Effects from Drugs Relative Fr equency Lo Med Figur e 3 - Relative Fr equency of 28 Major Categories Hi Shirley and Allen Casey, NWRA Proceedings, 2000.
Page 1: Alison M. Hazel, DVM Greenwood Wild
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Page 9 and 10: • Maxilla fractures tend to heal
Page 11 and 12: • Clinical Signs • Neurologic,
Page 13 and 14: • Size • Reaction to light •
Page 16 and 17: • Treat and prevent complications
Page 18 and 19: • Dehydration makes cerebral trau
Page 21 and 22: • IV hypertonic saline then Hetas
Page 23 and 24: • NSAIDs are considered safe afte
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Page 31: • Remember rabies and other viral
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