Field Necropsy Flashcards

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What are some of the most important thing to consider before starting a necropsy?

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  1. Where you are going to dispose of the body
  2. Are you protected from whatever infectious organisms the animal may contain
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What are some important history questions to ask before performing a necropsy?

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  1. When was the last time the animal was seen alive?
  2. Have any new animals been introduced recently?
  3. Have any other animals on the property displayed signs of sickness?
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What supplies do you need in your necropsy kit?

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Knives, Sharpening steel, saws, scissors, scalpel holder/blades, forceps, sterile specimen containers/whirl paks, formalin, PPE

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What is the minimum PPE you should have when performing a field necropsy?

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Gloves, rubber boots, coveralls

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What should you always do before euthanizing the animal if possible?

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Collect blood to run serology or other tests

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What size should tissue being put into formalin be?

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no more than 3-6 cm thick

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What tissue types should you collect in a case of clustered abortions?

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Placenta, Fetus (if small enough), liver, lung, heart, spleen, brain

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8
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What company regulates the shipment of biological samples?

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IATA

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9
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What is the label that all biologic specimens must have?

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UN3373

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What 3 layers of packaging are required when shipping biologic substances?

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2 leak proof packages followed by outer ridged packaging of adequate strength for its capacity, mass and intended use

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What type of tissue should be collected for microbiology and toxicology?

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Fresh- do not put in formalin

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