Amputations Flashcards
1
Q
According to Billas 2022 in Vet Surg, what were 3 factors associated with an increased risk of infection following canine limb amputation?
A
Use of a bipolar vessel sealing device for muscle transection, procedure classified as other than clean, and amputation performed for infection or traumatic injury.
2
Q
According to Marconato 2021 in JAVMA, what period between amputation and initiation of chemotherapy for osteosarcoma was associated with improved median survival times?
A
<5 days (445 days, compared to 239 days for >5 days).
