There is a bushfire in your local area. As a member of Wild care, you are on call to assist any wildlife that may be injured.

There is a bushfire in your local area. As a member of Wild care, you are on call to assist any wildlife that may be injured. You are called to retrieve a Ringtail Possum with burns to its back and hind legs. 

How you will reassure or comfort he animal? . Will you talk to the What kind of volume would you use if you talk to Should you talk to this specie . Will you provide minimal handling for the species How will you handle the animal safety and humanely? . Think about the injuries and the species What could the animal do to your? . How will you prevent this? Describe the basic first aid you wall provide to the animal ensuring you follow established first aid principles . Remember to implement ABC protocol . Injury specific care . Warw/ dark/ quiet 123 TMP E -A sesamant Task – Villten ACMGAS206 Vet. 3.0 (31/06/2016) Page 9 of 12 environment What are the methods you will use for assessing vital signs of this animal? . Is it breathing how do you know Is the animal conscious? How do you know? How would you check? Is the animal in shock? How could you tell? List the details of at least one relevant person (or organisation) you would seek assistance from if required for this treatment Describe an appropriate transport container which you plan to use to transport the animal to a veterinary facility Describe the appropriate transport procedures you will follow when transporting the animal to a veterinary facility . Where in the vehicle would you place a cage / cat box How will you secure the cage / box . How can you reduce stress to the animal during the journey Vat. 3.0 (31/06/2016) Pans 10 of 12 Explain the WHS procedures you will follow for handling this animal in this situation . Are you on a busy road? How can you be easily seen? Are you in danger of being iften? Are you in the sun for an extended period? What footwear is appropriate . Do you need assistance? List the PPE you will wear to handle this animal in this situation List the hygiene procedures you would follow when handling this mal, Le. hand washing which