Dart Unit 06 Medical Intake

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DART follows guidelines from the American Veterinary Medical Association regarding disaster response. While we intend to have veterinarians and veterinary technicians perform any and all veterinary medical procedures at the emergency shelter, we know from experience that especially during the initial stages of a disaster veterinary medical personnel may not be available. DART members should be able to perform simple triage on an animal, do a snout to tail assessment, and collect and record appropriate information on the condition of any animal at the shelter. During a large scale disaster DART members are also expected to assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Staff should examine animals in a quiet, well-lit area with minimal distractions. They should wash their hands frequently and wear disposable gloves to avoid contracting or transmitting disease; they should also use appropriate restraint equipment, including tranquilizers (when necessary) for aggressive or frightened animals. For safety and efficiency, a staff member trained in handling animals should assist during the exam, and the exam table should be cleaned with a disinfectant after each examination. Lila Miller, DVM in: Shelter Medicine: A Basic Physical Examination for Shelter Animals (AnimalSheltering.org - May 2007)

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Photo © and Courtesy of Troy Snow “ Animal health technicians, shelter staff, and volunteers should be trained by a veterinarian or licensed/certified veterinary technician to recognize the signs of infectious disease and identify medical emergencies. That way, appropriate care decisions can be made quickly when a veterinarian is not present. Lila Miller, DVM in: Shelter Medicine: A Basic Physical Examination for Shelter Animals (AnimalSheltering.org - May 2007)

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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Photo © and Courtesy of Troy Snow “ Recognize that stress and travel may affect the results of the physical examination. Stressed animals may show a variety of medical and behavioral problems, such as vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, depression, or aggression. (Ideally, an evaluation of temperament and behavior to determine adoptability should not be undertaken until the animal has had two to three days to adjust to the new surroundings.” Lila Miller, DVM in: Shelter Medicine: A Basic Physical Examination for Shelter Animals (AnimalSheltering.org - May 2007)

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Photo Courtesy of Noah’s Wish Photo © and Courtesy of Troy Snow The animal’s owner may not understand the need for medical intake. It is important to the safety of other animals that medical intake procedures are followed. An owner who refuses to agree with these procedures may be denied access to the shelter.

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],“ Doctor’s orders” should be followed to the letter by the DART Team volunteers and the owner. Observations, questions and comments should be added to the medical log. In an emergency a supervisor should be notified.

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