LA HISTORIA Y EXÁMEN FÍSICO - LOS SECRETOS DEL ÉXITO. PARTE I & II

DO FIRST THINGS FIRST
1. Observe the dyspneic patient as soon as it is presented to determine if it needs immediate intervention.
2. Triage or stabilize, then, conduct a more comprehensive evaluation.
3. As soon as possible, ask owner- what their observations and concerns are – what is the emergency?
4. For non-emergency visits, start with a well-planned set of questions to learn a. What is the reason for the visit, b. Chief concerns of the petowner?– onset of signs, their related chronology, and severity, c. Are there precipitating factors such as exercise, cough, excitement, etc., and c) has this pet been treated for this condition before? If so, with what drugs (and doses) and has been the response (or lack of response) to therapy.
5. Have any diagnostic tests been performed recently at other veterinary hospitals, do they have these results with them, or can they provide you with contact information to acquire this data? […]