Caesarian Section in Cattle Flashcards
2 techniques used:
recumbent,
standing
3 incisions made during recumbent technique
flank, paramedian, midline
incision made during standing technique
left flank
the choice on which technique to use depend on what 4 factors:
type of dystocia, breed, condition of dam and fetus, preference of surgeon
In many cases of dystocia – _____ is the
method of Choice.
fetotomy
most common position used during c-section
Standing left flank
anesthesia used
Regional anesthesia (Inverted L, paravertebral
blocks)
anesthesia used for relaxation of pelvic muscles
epidural
combination of 2 anesthesia used to reduce straining
Paravertebral or infiltration + caudal epidural
(posterior)
incision used
Vertical through-and-through
If the apex of the gravid horn (left or right) is
positioned on the right, the uterus is ____.
rotated about 90º
The apex of the gravid horn is
exteriorized: the right hand grasps
the _____
calcaneus
largest tarsal bone
Calcaneus
the calcaneal tuberosity is visible on which side
right side
The calcaneus is brought into the
_____ commissure of the wound
ventral
The incision through the uterine
wall along the _______
is large enough to allow
extraction
greater curvature
If posterior presentation, the
uterus is exteriorized by
traction on _____ with
the left hand
metacarpus
______ are applied to the
limbs and the fetus is slowly
extracted
Sterile chains
The uterus is closed with
a modified _____ using
_____
Cushing (Utrecht method),
catgut
Cushing VS Connell
Cushing : no penetration of lumen (split
thickness)
Connell - with penetration in the lumen
(full thickness)
degree angle of modified cushing
45 degree angle
gauge of needle usually used in closing of the uterus
18G
_____ are used so that
the knot is buried by the inverted
tissue
Oblique bites
It is important that each suture be _____
following its insertion.
pulled tightly
suture that prevents any leakage
and leaves minimal exposure of suture material
inversion suture
Before closure is
complete _______ is
administered.
intrauterine tetracycline
The placenta is normally expelled after ____
hours.
4
T/F: Retention of the placenta is not usually treated
T. do not attempt to remove
After ___days, the retained placenta is expelled as a necrotic mass
10 days
Drug given for subinvolution of the uterus
Oxytocin IM
