Nursing handover and post-op observations Flashcards
1
Q
what does SBAR stand for?
A
situation
background
assessment
recommendation
2
Q
what does the speed of recovery depend on?
A
- breed
- systemic illness
- temperature
- duration of anaesthesia
- procedure
- drugs used
3
Q
how do you calculate circulating blood volume in a dog?
A
88ml x BW
4
Q
how do you calculate circulating blood volume in a cat?
A
66ml x BW
5
Q
what is the percentage of blood loss tolerated by healthy patients?
A
10%
6
Q
what would you advise for over to 20% blood loss?
A
colloid given
7
Q
what would you advise for 30% and over blood loss?
A
whole blood or blood substitute given
