Pre-Anesthetic 2

Level of Consciousness

Patient’s responsiveness to stimuli indicating brain function.

Decrease in LOC

Abnormal brain function caused by various reasons.

Traditional LOC

The conventional method of assessing a patient's level of consciousness.

AVPU scale

A scale used to assess consciousness in human patients, not commonly used currently but applicable.

General Condition

Revealed through visual examination of the patient.

Exterior Surfaces Examination

Assessment of coat condition, skin, lymph nodes, and mammary glands.

Body Openings

Examination of various openings in the body during a physical exam.

Pupillary Light Reflex

A test to assess neurological function through eye response.

Cardiovascular System Examination

Assessment of heart rate, rhythm, and presence of murmurs.

Arrhythmias

Abnormal heart rhythms detected during cardiovascular examination.

Palpation of Pulse

Feeling the pulse and comparing it with heart rate.

MM and CRT

Assessment of mucous membranes and capillary refill time during cardiovascular examination.

Respiratory Rate

Measurement of breaths per minute during respiratory system examination.

Respiratory Character

Evaluation of effort, inhalation/exhalation length, and regularity of breathing.

Auscultation of Lungs

Listening to lung sounds in each thoracic quadrant.

Abdominal Palpation

Physical examination of the abdomen to assess softness and pain.

Normal Abdomen

Should be soft to touch and not painful during examination.

Small Animals Examination

Difficulty in feeling organs except for bladder and kidneys (in cats).

Large Animals Examination

Use of auscultation to detect normal gut sounds (borborygmus).