Key Processes

Question 1

IV Catheter Prep

Answer 1

2x correct gauge catheters
1x sterile port
2x long pieces of tape (white, skinny)
2x short pieces of tape (brown, skinny, with a slit)
3x cotton swabs with tincture
1x T port
2x saline flush
Gloves
vet wrap
soft band

Question 2

Intubation Prep

Answer 2

1 correct size, 1 smaller, 1 larger
Test all cuffs (15-30secs)
inflation syringe
ET tube lube
tie (soft, thin, white)
laryngoscope

Question 3

Trouble Shoot Fluids Machine Beeping

Answer 3

Set VTBI to full size (1000ml) or check that amount is correct and hasn’t stopped too early.
Make sure all close-off things are open.
Close off the last one + inject saline into the t-port to unblock the occluded vein.