Patient Assessment History Taking History of Patient Medical

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Patient Assessment

Patient Assessment

History Taking History of Patient • • • Medical and Reproductive History Environment Diet

History Taking History of Patient • • • Medical and Reproductive History Environment Diet Vaccinations and medications History of presenting complaint History of Farm • Incidence of similar complaints on farm

Signalment Complete description of patient • • Age, Sex, Breed Identifying marks Reproductive status

Signalment Complete description of patient • • Age, Sex, Breed Identifying marks Reproductive status Double check client-reported information

Physical Exam Take the Temperature, Respiratory Rate and Heart Rate of the patient. Normal

Physical Exam Take the Temperature, Respiratory Rate and Heart Rate of the patient. Normal Ranges in Bovine: Temp: 36. 7 -39. 1⁰C (beef) 38 -39. 3⁰C (dairy) Resp: 26 -50 breaths per min HR: 48 -84 beats per min Is animal showing signs of Pain

Physical Exam BCS Dehydration status Mentation- BAR? Evaluate the mucus membranes- CRT, moisture, colour.

Physical Exam BCS Dehydration status Mentation- BAR? Evaluate the mucus membranes- CRT, moisture, colour. Is animal

Udder Exam Observe the entire udder, its size, conformation, color and any lesions present.

Udder Exam Observe the entire udder, its size, conformation, color and any lesions present. Compare the quarters with each other. Classify any lesions or lacerations present • • • Partial or full thickness Acute or chronic (> 12 hrs) Simple or complex Longitudinal or transverse Proximal or distal

Udder Exam Palpate the entire udder for: • Heat • Hardness • Edema Palpate

Udder Exam Palpate the entire udder for: • Heat • Hardness • Edema Palpate the teat sphincter Examine the teat orifice