BIOL 3670 Lecture 1: Biol 3670 notes summary
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Four tenents: minimize stress, provide appropriate thermoregulation, provide fluid therapy, and manage pain. Always stabilize before continuing on to a physical exam or other procedure, not doing so can harm the animal more. Minimize stress: observe animal quietly, don"t rush to pick it up, keep head covered, minimize sight and sound: barriers for noise. Dnt let ppl peek at animal: don"t have predators and prey in same area, keep wild away from domestic, manage pain. Reptiles are ectoterms: birds 41. 4 c +/1 1. 2c, mammals 36-39. 5 c, reptiles lower. Variable and have to reach their preferred temperature zone (potz) Warm isotonic fluids are the only type that should be given by injection (subcutuan) Do not give your own medication to wildlife. Biosecurity: remove organic matter using soap and water, spray disinfectant. Leave for 10 mins: rinse thoroughly, allow area to complexly dry. Log should be updated with 24 hrs of any event.
