Wildlife Capture, Triage, and First Aid

M.11, W.2, L.1

Define wildlife rehabilitation

temporary care of injured, diseased and displaced indigenous animal and the subsequent release of healthy animals to appropriate habitat in the wild

what does primum non nocere mean?

“First, do no harm”

What is the RCVS professional code of conduct?

vet surgeon must:

• treat all species humanely, with respect and with welfare considerations

• provide immediate first aid and pain relief

Define triage

prioritization of patients based on severity of condition

List the six stages of wildlife rehabilitation

1. Initial location, capture and translocation

2. Examination and assessment for rehabilitation

3. First aid and stabilization

4. Treatment

5. Recuperation and rehabilitation

6. Release

what is another outcome for wildlife after

what do you do at the initial location

• record location (to release in same location)

• decide if to release, capture, or await for help