ATP Flashcards
what is one reason why a pulse ox may display a false reading
not clipped on properly, been on one spot for too long
ECG false readinf
leads werent connected properly
Blood pressure machine reading
wrong sized cuff
not connected properly
cuff is damaged or too loose
ap alert wrong reading
the sensitivity is not set high enough or set too high
How often should you record the parameters for an anaesthetised patient
every 5mins
why are leak tests perfromed on the anaesthetic machine set up
so iso and oxygen are not leaking out
what is one example of a leak test that can be perfromed on an anaesthetic machine
inflating reservoir bag
oxygen flow meter test
why is local anaesthetic placed on the larynx in cats
to stop spasms of the larynx
what is the laryngoscope used for
to see the epiglottis
when should you extubate a cat
when ears flick or they blink
when is the most critical patient monitoring period
90 mins after surgery
what is an ET Tube and why is it placed during anaesthesia
endotracheal tube
help them breathe and to deliver gas
what is a definition of a elective surgery
a surgery where the client has picked a date time to have a surgery e.g spey neuter not life threatening
what is definiton of urgent surgery
not immediatey life threatening, but will be beneficial for the animal
emergency surgery
life threatening anf needs to be done immediately
what is the lay person name for Ovariohysterectomy splenectomy orchidectomy cryptorchidism -
, spey
- removal of the spleen
- castration
1 testicle is still inside the body cavity
what is rebreathing and non rebreathing
soda lime
not sodalime
what are 10 things ypu should discuss with a client when admitting a patient
risks of anaesthesia
any current medications they are on
time of last meal
if they were kept in last night
any general health concetns they may have
any allergies or reactions that they know of
talk about the procedure they are having what it invloves
emergency procedures thst could occur
when was last vaccination and flea treatment
wintec is a training facility and what it means
any extra minor procedures
consent from them
what are two extra things you should discuss if femake
if she is pregnant and proceed if is when was the last heat
what are the steps for performing a pre surgical clinical exam
HR, RR, CRT, MM, PR, TEMP, DISTANCE EXAM
How can you prioritise patient comfort during surgery
bean bags heat pad hot dog, bear hugger socks bubble wrap blanket tilted table aseptic positioning ties pool noodles
how can damage to the brachial plexus occur
overstretching tying them to tight
what can yoou do to ensure patient comfort whike maintaining asepsis at all times
wipe down the items autoclave the appropriate ones
what are the steps for setting up anaesthetic machine
remove drape from machine
turn oxygen bottle on and perform first leak test on regulator
select appropriate circuit either non rebreathing or rebreathing connect to machine
ensure circuit is connected correctly and tight enouhj that it wont slip off
perfrom remaining leak tests on back bar circuit
check vaporiser
persorm finalflush and make everything is conncted
what are the pros and cons of rebreathing
pro warmed air cheaper less oxygen less gas cons soda lime replacement, time, carconegenic, large patients only
non rebreathing
Pros all sized patients
better for environment
not rebreathing gases or oxyge
always fresh
cons - colder patients
higher flow rates - more expensive
