Veterinary Medicine Overview

A set of flashcards summarizing key terms and concepts related to veterinary medicine, particularly in the context of critical care and surgery.

Critical Care

A branch of veterinary medicine focused on the treatment of critically ill patients in an intensive care unit.

ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

A specialized department that provides comprehensive and continuous care for critically ill or injured patients.

Pneumothorax

A condition in which air enters the pleural space, causing a lung to collapse.

Ventilator

A machine that provides mechanical ventilation to assist or replace spontaneous breathing.

Dialysis Machine

A device used to remove waste products from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

A serious complication of diabetes characterized by high blood sugar, ketones in the urine, and metabolic acidosis.

Granulation Tissue

New connective tissue and blood vessels that form on the surface of a wound during the healing process.

Anesthesia

The use of drugs to induce a loss of sensation or consciousness during surgical procedures.

Chemotherapy

The treatment of cancer using chemical substances, particularly cytotoxic drugs.

Total Plasma Exchange

A procedure that removes and replaces the plasma portion of the blood for the treatment of certain diseases.