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Clinical Examination
Prepared By: Dr Ramesh Pd Joshi
Clinical Examination of the Patient
1. Temperature:
Materials:
• Live animals • Thermometer • Lubricant (soap or petroleum jelly), Antiseptics
Procedure:
• The places, which can be used to take temperature are rectum or vagina (0.5 degree centigrade higher in vagina).
• The thermometer should be sterilized by disinfectant (antiseptics) before use.
• It should be well shaken before recording of temperature to bring the mercury column below the lowest point
• The bulb end of the thermometer should be lubricated with liquid paraffin or glycerin or soap.
• Insert the thermometer in a rotational way and gentle manner, so that the bulb of the thermometer remains in
contact with the rectal mucous membrane.
• The thermometer should be kept in site for at least 3-5 minutes.
• Pull out the thermometer, clean it and read the number.
• Evaluation: Read the value to define and explain a state of fever, hypothermia, and febrile or non-febrile animals.
2. Pulse taking: Pulse can be adapted from the number of heart
beats per minute by using stethoscope in less manageable
animals The rhythm of pulse should also be noticed while taking
pulse.
Procedure:
• Place the digits on the artery to be examined
• Applying gentle pressure until the pulse wave can be detected
• Note the pressure or pulsation of the arteries felt on the finger
digits
• Count the number of beats per minute (counting should be done
at least for 30 seconds and multiplied by 2); notice the quality
and rhythm of pulse
3. Respiration taking
Materials:
• Live animals • Stethoscope • Watch • Gloves
Method: The respiration rate is measured through counting of either contraction or expansion of the
thorax and abdomen which can be observed during clinical examination
Procedure: A method for respiration rate taking includes:
• Inspection: Stand behind and to one side of the animal, and observe the movement of the thoracic and
abdominal areas of the body.
• Palpation: Put one hand in front of the nostril, feel the exchange of the gas; or put one hand on the lung
area or the thorax and feel the respiratory movements.
• Auscultation: Use stethoscope, listen to the respiration sound in the trachea or lung area.
4. Capillary Refill Time (CRT)
Method:
 This is taken by compressing the mucosa of the mouth or vulva to expel capillary
blood, leaving a pale area.
 Recording how long it takes for the normal pink color to return.
 In healthy animals the CRT should be less than 2 seconds.
 A CRT of more than 5 seconds is abnormal, and between 2 and 5 seconds may indicate
a developing problems.
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Clinical Examination.pptx

  • 2. Clinical Examination of the Patient 1. Temperature: Materials: • Live animals • Thermometer • Lubricant (soap or petroleum jelly), Antiseptics Procedure: • The places, which can be used to take temperature are rectum or vagina (0.5 degree centigrade higher in vagina). • The thermometer should be sterilized by disinfectant (antiseptics) before use. • It should be well shaken before recording of temperature to bring the mercury column below the lowest point • The bulb end of the thermometer should be lubricated with liquid paraffin or glycerin or soap. • Insert the thermometer in a rotational way and gentle manner, so that the bulb of the thermometer remains in contact with the rectal mucous membrane. • The thermometer should be kept in site for at least 3-5 minutes. • Pull out the thermometer, clean it and read the number. • Evaluation: Read the value to define and explain a state of fever, hypothermia, and febrile or non-febrile animals.
  • 3. 2. Pulse taking: Pulse can be adapted from the number of heart beats per minute by using stethoscope in less manageable animals The rhythm of pulse should also be noticed while taking pulse. Procedure: • Place the digits on the artery to be examined • Applying gentle pressure until the pulse wave can be detected • Note the pressure or pulsation of the arteries felt on the finger digits • Count the number of beats per minute (counting should be done at least for 30 seconds and multiplied by 2); notice the quality and rhythm of pulse
  • 4. 3. Respiration taking Materials: • Live animals • Stethoscope • Watch • Gloves Method: The respiration rate is measured through counting of either contraction or expansion of the thorax and abdomen which can be observed during clinical examination Procedure: A method for respiration rate taking includes: • Inspection: Stand behind and to one side of the animal, and observe the movement of the thoracic and abdominal areas of the body. • Palpation: Put one hand in front of the nostril, feel the exchange of the gas; or put one hand on the lung area or the thorax and feel the respiratory movements. • Auscultation: Use stethoscope, listen to the respiration sound in the trachea or lung area.
  • 5. 4. Capillary Refill Time (CRT) Method:  This is taken by compressing the mucosa of the mouth or vulva to expel capillary blood, leaving a pale area.  Recording how long it takes for the normal pink color to return.  In healthy animals the CRT should be less than 2 seconds.  A CRT of more than 5 seconds is abnormal, and between 2 and 5 seconds may indicate a developing problems.