Head And Neck Flashcards
What is in Llama Lullaby?
Ketamine
Xylazine
Butorphanol
How to medically manage tooth root abcess
Antibiotics 4-6 weeks (ceftiofur, florfenicol, penicillin, isoniazid)
Anti-inflammatory EMS 1-2 weeks (meloxicam, banamine)
Surgical treatment for mandibular tooth root abcess
Ventrolateral buccal approach
* Retruopulsion of tooth not recommended for mandibular cheek teeth
* oral extraction only recommended for extremely loose teeth
DFDX for small growth on third eyelid of Hereford
Squamous cell carcinoma
Dermatoma
Diagnostics for mass on third eyelid
Ocular exam - fluoroscein stain +/- full fundic exam
MRI - my right index finger to feel for bony involvement
Treatment options for mass on third eyelid
Cryosurgery
Third eyelid removal
Enucleation
Third eyelid removal blocks
Auriculopalpebral block
Topical anesthetic - cornea and third eyelid
Lidocaine injection directly in third eyelid
Post-op care for third eyelid removal
Usually none needed
Besides third eyelid, what are three common sites for squamous cell carcinoma
Limbus, lower lid, conjunctiva
When to do an enucleation
Severe ocular damage
Injury, infection, neoplasia
Enucleation blocks
Four point block
Ring block (lid infusion)
Palpebral nerve