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list six ways in which to monitor an animal under anthesia?
- temperature
- b.p
- rpm
- crt
- muccus membrane coulour and texture
- palprebral reflex
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when admitting an animal for sx what four things will you check?
- urinated/ deficated
- surgical release form
- contact information
- weight
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what is the primary reaon for using an i.v catheter?
to have immediate patent vein acess
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what is the unit of measure for an endotracheal tube?
mls
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what are the pre-anesthetic instructions for an animal having surgery the next day?
- no food/water past 8pm night before
- no water after midnight
- drop of time
- urinate and deficate before
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what complications could arise id an animal hasnt been fasted for sx?
regurgitation anf choking during surgery and obstruction of the endotracheal tube
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what is the most common iv fluid used?
lactaited ringers solution
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list four reasons why an animal is given pre med before sx?
- sedation
- decreases strerss
- smoother induction
- smoother recovery/pain killer
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what routes of admin are used for pre meds?
- most common- sub q
- also used-i.m
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why is it inportant to use an endotracheal tube?
to allow accurate delivery of oxygen and anesthia
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what type of drug is used to induce an animl into unconiousness?
induction drug
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name three methods of providing a gaseous anesthetic to patient?
- e.tube
- mask them
- gas chamber
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what is used to transport a gaseous anesthetic?
oxygen
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name two gaseous anesthetics used in most clinics
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define the term anesthesia?
controlled and reversable unconciouness
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why do we use a endotracheal tube with a cuff?
to prevent aspiration of the stomach contents and stop anesthetic gas from leaking into the atmosphere
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what is the unit of measure on iv catheters?
gauges
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give one reason for using E-collars
stops the animal from causing further self trauma to the site
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what does TPR stand for?
temperature,pulse, resporation
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list four elective surgeries?
- OVH
- Castration
- Dental Prophy
- Declawing, dewclaws
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autoclaving is based on what three principles/
- time-Depends on amount of items
- temperature- 121c
- pressure-15psi
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list basic home care for a dog that has stayed overnight in the clinic after a foreign body removal.
- can be fed small portions of food if it can be kept down
- pain patch
- antibiotics
- exercise restrictions
- check incision
- BID for redness, swelling and weeping
- keep dry
- E-collar
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list the full home care instructions for a cat that has had an abscess sx with drain that goes home the same day
- hot pack 3-4 times daily
- d/r 3-4 days
- check incision site BID
- must stay inside til S/R and all antibiotics are finished
- S/R 10-14 days
- keep dry
- give water and 1/2 food ration
- E-collar
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what is the average time for suture removal?
10-14 days
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at what age are dogs and cats usually spayed or neutered?
5.5-6 months
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what is another term for a an unspayed cat or dog?
intact
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what is the full definition of sterilization as occured?
complete distruction of micro-organisms
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name the 3 steps for prepping an area for surgery
- 1-surgical scrub. min of 3 times start at cleanest and work out
- 2-alcohol swab, dont scrub-moving in one motion
- 3-surgical solution-dont scrub-final solution same direction as alcohol swab
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what is the landmark for a midline laparotomy?
linea alba
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what are the two layers you cut through during a laparotomy?
- linea alba
- subcutaneous layers
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name 3 tests included in a wellness profile
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name the 4 stages of surgery
1-pre-med- sedation-subq/i.m
2-induction-injectable anesthetic given i.v (eliminates swallowing reflex, insert endotracheal tube)
3-maintanace anesthetic-gas form-mixture of anestetic and oxygen called fresh gas
4-recovery-begins once anesthetic is off monitor closely
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name 3 common anesthetic gasses
halothane, sevoflurane, isoflurane
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what should you be monitoring throughout the surgery?
- temp
- bp
- rpm
- crt
- oxygen saturation of the blood
- stethascope
- mm colour
- palpebral reflex
- Tpr
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t.p.r?
temperature pulse resporation
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how often should you be checking tpr?
every 5 mins
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what are 4 main things that should be in the surgery packs?
- instruments
- skin drapes
- lap drapes
- gauze squares
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sterilization
complete distruction of all micro-organisms
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disinfection
elimination of microorganisms on inanimate objects
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asepsis
reduction of microorganisms on living tissue
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antiseptic
reduction of microorganisms on inanimate objects
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name the three principles involved in comeplete sterilization in an autoclave
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which items can be autoclaved?
- cloth
- metal
- liquid
- autoclavable plastics
- steamclox, autoclave tape
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what is gas sterilization used for?
un autoclavable items such as plastic rubber electricals
uses ethylene oxide
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what is cold sterilization?
- used for quick surgical and dental procedures and the instruments are only used outside of the body
- can also be used to disinfect needles suture material thermometers and ear speculums
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name 4 facts about cold sterilization
- inactivated by pus or blood
- contains anti rust agent
- must be changed weekly
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name some common cleaning products used in many stages of a surgical procedure
- germiphene (clear-yellowish)
- clinicide (pink)
- virkon (pink and then clear when inactivated)
- germisyl (yellow)
- parvosol (pink)
- peroxigard (clear)
- alcohol (clear)
- hydrogen peroxide (3%solution) (clear)
- bleach (clear)
- chlorhexadine scrubs (pink or blue dependent on brand )
- germistat prep gel (neon pink)
- betadine scrub (orange)
- betadine solution (orange)
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