Understanding the principles of Isolation nursing
As a lot of LO4 has been covered elsewhere (unit 305, 304 and 306) it shouldn't take us too long.
As an introduction I would like you to complete a short research exercise outlining the reasons behind isolation nursing to include infection and compromised immunity. This should also cover:
This should be e-mailed to me by next week J
Common Infection
Presentation
Incubation Period
Canine Parvovirus
Vomiting, Anorexia, depression, lethargy, profuse hemorrhagic diarrhoea, dehydration
3-5 days
Canine Distemper
Pyrexia, nasal discharge, hyperkeratosis of the pads, coughing, vomiting, diarrhoea
7-21 days
Canine Leptospirosis
Pyrexia, vomiting, shock, interstitial nephritis and hepatitis
Up to 7 days
Infectious canine hepatitis
Anorexia, pyrexia, vomiting, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, photophobia, petechia and jaundice
5-10 days
Kennel Cough
Dry hacking cough with or without a terminal wretch
5-7 days
Rabies
2 changes – furious and dumb
Furious – hyper excitability, biting, snapping, frothing at mouth
Dumb – timid and affectionate then leading to paralysis and ataxia
Between 1 and 6 months
Feline Upper respiratory Tract Disease (FURTD)/cat flu
Sneezing, oral ulceration, chronic stomatitis, pyrexia, depression
1-10 days
Chlamydiosis
