canine restraint Flashcards
who should restrain
vet techs
vet assistants
veterinarian
what are the goals when restraining
giving the patient a good experience and minimizing handling
why do we use phermones
it reduces stress,
what can the animal use to cause damage
teeth
beaks
claws
head - large animals
what are 3 tones you should use with a patient
soothing- soft and crooning words
intructional- firm and abrupt
Demanding- louder than instructional tone
what should u do before handeling a patient
know which techinque works best
plan ahead
wait until everyone is ready and then apply restraint
not planning ahead can cause problems for both you and the patient
how should u handel puppies
keep a hand on them at all time
use your calm voice, but not ur pitching voice
lift them close to your body
how should u handle senior dogs
adjust to gentle treatments t
handling them with care is key
care with arthitic joints
how do u handle pregnant dogs
avoid applying pressure to abdomen
lift and restraint carefully
injure dogs
treat with extream caution
transport with gurney, towel or blanket
