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Contradictions to full body massage. Conditions include?
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-systemic infectious diseases -contagious skin diseases -temperature above 40.5C -advanced respiratory failure (asthma) -liver failure (can modify treatment) -acute systemic conditions (rheumatoid arthritis) -conditions requiring medical attn. (pneumonia) -post-surgery (wait 4-6 weeks) -advanced kidney failure (rare) -severe trauma or hemorrhage or shock -cancer (mx can spread cancer) -colic -tying up -hemophilia |
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Contradiction in mx MAY cause adverse effects and medical consultation may be necessary include?
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-chronic congestive heart failure -severe osteopathologies -COPD or emphysema -functional nervous disease (respond unpredictably) -immunosuppression -recent head injury or abdominal surgery -spasticity or rigidity -pregnancy or labour -hypertension (rare) -coma -inflammatory arithratides -cancer -colic |
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meds, if used, need vets approval before mx include?
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-tranquillizers -blood thinners -steroids -antihistamines in high dosages -meds causing vasoconstrictions -meds used to decrease blood pressure -anti inflammatory agents -muscle relaxants |
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Times when mx can spread diseases to other areas include?
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-localized skin conditions that could be contagious -local irritable skin conditions -fractures, abrasions, wounds, burns or severe bruises -bacterial infections or boils -frostbite -vascular conditions -undiagnosed lumps, cysts or foreign bodies -post-surgical conditions -acute neuritis -cancer -hyperesthesia |
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How long should you wait to mx after an anti-inflammatory injection has been done? (hock injection)
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24-48 hours
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Conditions that may cause adverse effects are?
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-acute disk herniation -aneurysm (rare) -kidney infection or stones -joint instability or hypermobility -chronic arthritis conditions -trigeminal neuralgia -flaccid paralysis -mastitis -minor surgery -fracture |
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Contradictions to abdominal mx?
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-diarrhea -acute abdominal inflammation -chronic abdominal digestive disease -prolonged constipation -post-surgical conditions -neoplasia -first and third trimester of pregnancy -recent abortion or vaginal birth -ectopic pregnancy -ulcers |
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when should a horse get a shorter treatment?
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-older and younger horses -debilitated horses *also, apply lighter pressure |
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Pharmaceutical Agents you should know
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(function and examples)
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Analgesics
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-non-narcotic EX: acetaminophen -narcotic EX: codeine and opium |
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Tranquillizers |
-calms anxiety EX: atravet *caution must be used when mixing Rompun and Morphine -can have opposite effects |
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Muscle Relaxants
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-given to relax painful contractions/spasm due to injury, or pathology EX: Methocarbamol (Robaxin) and Glycerol Guaiacolate (used in combination with general anesthetics and also has anesthetic properties itself) |
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Anti-inflammatory |
1)Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) 2)Methylsulfonomethane (MSM) 3)Bute (non-steroidal) 4)Banomine (none-steroidal) 5)Anagen (non-steroidal) 6)Prednisone (steroidal) |
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Drugs for Joint Disorders? |
2) Hyalovet- used in the treatment of traumatic or degenerative joint disease. Acts as a binding and protective agent |
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Misc. Drugs |
(name and function) |
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Lidocaine Hydrochloride |
-local anesthetic EX: Xylocaine -used for epidural anesthesia |
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Mepivicaine Hydropchloride
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-epidural anesthesia and also long anesthetic drug |
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Ketamine Hydrochloride |
-general anesthesia -horse is unresponsive to pain -used for minor operations and diagnostic procedures when muscle relaxation is not required |
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Thiobarbiturate |
-general anesthesia -depresses the central nervous system and respiration, affects heart rate, decreases blood pressure and decreases temperature -surgical anesthesia to increase action of the drug its added to |
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Halothane/Isopflurane |
-gases used for inhalant anesthesia |
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Drugs affecting the Respiratory System? |
clear air passages, fight infection, decrease inflammation and reduce the production or mucus
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Bronchodilators |
-also given for heaves |
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Anabolic Steroids |
-increase muscle size and strength and speed up recovery times |
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Side effects of drugs affecting Resp. system
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-hardening of arteries, heart disease, liver disease, liver cancer, tumours, depressed ammune response, degeneration of tendons and ligaments, fluid retention, infertility and testicular shrinkage |
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Diazepan is often used in combo with ______ and ______ in induction anesthesia for surgery?
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Ketamine and Xylazine
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does the body naturally produce steroidal or non steroidal anti inflammatories?
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Steroidal |
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
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-the body does NOT naturally produce these EX: aspirin, ibuprofen |
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Hyaluronic Acid
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-prevents inflammatory enzymes from degrading cartilage but DOES NOT REPAIR -has anti-inflammatory agents -needed when the natural existing synovial fluid breaks down |
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Liniment
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-usually contains 1 or more essential oils -its use can cause edema and skin soreness -blistering effect of liniment is increased when bandaged |
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Tightener |
-tightening comes as excess fluid is removed so that tendons and ligaments are more palpable -effects achieved not by the product itself but by the "massage" that is used |
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Sweat |
-most include alcohol -used with plastic wrap, oiled skin, waxed paper |
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Brace |
-"massage" is the most beneficial part may produce irritation under bandage |
