Lecture 4: General Surgery Etiquette & Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
What is the primary difference btw/ small animal & large animal patient prep
A
When inducing anesthesia
2
Q
T/F: There should be extra cleaning prior to inducing anesthesia
A
False; only if the animal is filthy
3
Q
What is the bath controversy
A
- Does reduce baterial counts on skin
- Liberates deeper bacteria through open pores
- Dries out skin
- Hair must be dried prior to clipping
4
Q
What is the prep for horses & food animals
A
- Groom & pick out feet before induction
- Cover feet before starting skin prep
- Can clip/rough prep while standing
5
Q
What should be done for food animal/equine standing surgery
A
- Tie the tail
- clip & prep (in a room other than the OR)
- Block
6
Q
Where is the final sterile prep performed
A
In the OR
7
Q
Elaborate on clipping
A
- Sterilization/cleaning of clipper blades
- Size 40 clipper blade (start w/ a 10 if they are to hairy)
- Clip only @ the time of surgery
- @ least 20 cm on either side of the surgical site
- Vacuum the hair
8
Q
What are the challenges of clippin
A
- Grease
- Dirt
- Blood
9
Q
T/F: Small animals are susceptible to clipper burn so be gentle
A
Tru
10
Q
What clipping techique should be used
A
- Smooth motions
- Angle the blade
- Go against the hair
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