11: Peri-operative managment of large animals Flashcards
1
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Pre-op patient assessment steps
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History -signalment -vaccination -time of last meal Physical exam Skin tent for hydration status
2
Q
Pre-op owner prep steps
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warn owner of risks
all surgeries have significant risk
3
Q
Pre-op patient prep step
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Groom Pre-clip area Fasting Nasogastic tube Fracture stabilization induction of anesthesia Flush mouth Pre-sedate(nose to ground) Put against wall quiet area
4
Q
Intra-op positioning
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thick padding entire body on mat remove halter lateral recumbency -dependent forelimb forward dorsal recubency -hind limbs flexed
5
Q
Post-op
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put into recovery on mat
affected leg up
plan ahead
horses: fight or flight
6
Q
Post-op care
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manure production
NSAID and antimicrobial therapies
7
Q
Post-op exercise
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Stall rest after surgery
cross tie to prevent lying down
daily grazing in hand
