Assess the situation and surroundings to minimize risks to yourself before assisting the patient.
To save the animal's life, prevent further injury, reduce pain and stress, and enhance recovery.
70-140 bpm.
Assess whether the patient has undergone or is likely to undergo cardiopulmonary arrest.
Signs include open-mouthed breathing, cyanotic mucous membranes, and difficulty lying down.
20-30 bpm.
D = Danger, R = Response, S = Send for help, A = Airways, B = Breathing, C = Circulation/CPR.
It is assessed last to avoid causing further stress to the patient, which can affect vital sign parameters.
Dramatic gasping breaths, absence of breaths, absence of a detectable pulse, and loss of consciousness.
Heart Rate, Pulse Rate, Mucous membrane colour, Capillary Refill Time, Respiration Rate, Gait, Mentation, Temperature.
The extent or lack of mental activity, categorized as alert, obtunded, stuporous, or comatose.
