Ventilation and chest compressions are held for 5 sec at the end of the first minute and every few minutes after to determine whether the patient has responded. illustration; advanced cardiac life support; defibrillation; emergency cardiac care; See also: resuscitation.
Common tail injuries. An avulsion injury or nerve damage is damage to the tail caused by pulling which can affect the nerves and muscles. This injury usually occurs when a dog is hit by a car or the tail gets yanked very hard in some other way.
Dog Leg Sprain Causes and Symptoms. A dog leg sprain is a commonly occurring injury. When a joint is suddenly moved in a sharp manner, it can cause tearing or stretching of the surrounding ligaments. This can take place in any of the front or rear legs of the dog.