clinical exam dog and cat Flashcards
What landmarks are useful when searching for the jugular vein?
point of the jaw —- thoracic inlet
when taking blood from the jugular vein, once you see a flash of blood in the needle hub what should you do with the needle?
reduce the inclination and advance into the vein
In small animals does the entire needle does not need to be in the vein?
nah
When taking bloods from the jugular what is the approximate inclination angle?
30 degrees
before withdrawing this needle what should you do?
The amount of blood you withdraw is dependent on the…
blood tube
you need to fill and test you require
Which are the peripheral veins suitable for sampling in dogs and cats
- cephalic
- lateral saphenous
- medial saphenous
For a small dog or cat which sized needle would you use?
23g
for a medium- large dog which sized needle would you use?
21G
in a hospitalised patient where would the closed urinary collection system be located and why?
below patient to prevent backflow
Can the closed urinary collection system be on the floor?
no- risk of bacterial contamination
what are the different types of urinary collection systems ?
T- tap and a Lever tap
If a patient has a known zoonotic disease (ie leptospirosis) or is receiving chemotherapy what should you do?
wear extra protective clothing
In a T-tap collection system urine bag- how do you empty the bag?
push the inside blue tube to the right —>
in a lever collection system urine bag- how do you empty the bag?
push lever down to empty
What should you do once you have emptied the urine closed collection system?
alcohol swab the opening and measure the amount of urine, then pour urine into a kidney dish containing paper before throwing away in the clinical waste bin
when collecting urine - what part of the flow are you trying to get preferably?
the midstream :)
on a urine sample what should you write on the label?
patient name
date
time of sample
How much urine do you need for a dipstick analysis
2mL
how do you stand safely when taking a urine sample from a horse?
on left side
advance slowly
stay near should area whilst tilting arm to catch sample in bucket
if you dont test a urine sample imemdiately what should you do?
keep it in the fridge
For CPR- Allow full chest wall … between compressions
recoil
During CPR, Must change chest compressors every .. min
2mins
if using an anaesthetic machine during CPR which breathing system should you use for a dog <10kg?
Ayres T piece
