Misc Flashcards
What gauge is and wha species should an Orange catheter be used on?
14G Horse or cattle
What is the flow rate of a 14G catheter?
Orange catheter ~240ml/min
What colour catheter should be used for calves, horses, cattle and foals?
Grey ( 16G catheter)
What is the best catheter to use for puppies (kittens/rabbits)
Yellow (24G + 20ml/min) or Purple (26G + 13ml/min)
What would you use for a large dog?
Pink (20G + 60ml/min)
What would you use on a critical dog in need of resucsitation?
Green (18G + 90ml/min)
Why would you use a blue?
22G + 36ml/min for Cats/dogs/large rabbits
How do you work out % of a solution?
(weight (g) x 100)/vol (ml)
How do you work out the grams of a solution of known %?
(vol (ml) x %) / 100
A 30kg dog requires an injection of Pethidine at a dose of 2mg/kg. The bottle of Pethidine states that it is presented as a 50mg/ml solution. How much would you administer?
1.2ml
In a 5% solution of Brietal, how much anasthetic agent would you find in 50ml?
Mass = (% x vol) / 100 2.5 g
Calculate the amount of 2.5% Thiopentone you would prepare for a 4.5kg cat. The dose rate is 6mg/kg.
Would need 22.5mg –> 0.0225g vol = (weight x
Calculate the amount of 2.5% Thiopentone you would prepare for a 4.5kg cat. The dose rate is 6mg/kg.
Would need 22.5mg –> 0.0225g vol = (weight x 100) / % 0.9ml
In a 5% solution of Brietal, how much anesthetic agent would you find in 50ml?
Mass = (% x vol) / 100 2.5 g
What are the indications for urinary catheterisation?
-Sterile sample for C&S -Empty bladder prior to Sx -Introduce drugs/contrast -Manage+maintain bladder drainage -Maintain patent urethra -Monitor UOP -Treat UTI -Prevent leakage in Sx
