Ovariohysterectomy + C section

Question 1

Other post op risks to be discussed during client education before an ovariohysterectomy

Answer 1

1. No reproduction
2. No estrogens
3. Incontinence

Question 2

Which form of pyometra is life threatening and why

Answer 2

Closed
The cervix is closed and the puss will go up the fallopian tubes, into the ovaries, and ovarian bursa straight into the peritoneal cavity causing sepsis

Question 3

An open pyometra is….

Answer 3

Draining puss out of the cervix

Question 4

Ovariohysterectomy for treatment of pyometra is a complicated procedure bc the uterus is ____________ and ___________

Answer 4

Enlarged and friable (tear)

Question 5

Three post op care for pyometra

Answer 5

1. Critical monitoring (for sepsis)
2. Fluids
3. Antibiotics

Question 6

Assistants primary job during a C section

Answer 6

Neonatal care

Question 7

Assistants job during C section for neonatal care

Answer 7

1. Dry and stimulate for vocalization
2. Bulb suction
3. O2 supplement
4. Drugs
5. Physical exam

Question 8

What drugs might be given to neonates immediately after birth

Answer 8

1. Nolaxone (mum had opioids)
2. Doxapram (resp support)

Question 9

Casteration prep

Answer 9

Canine: no scrotal shave
Feline: Scrotal pluck

Question 10

Open method vs closed method of castration

Answer 10

Open: cut thru tunic
Closed: don’t cut thru tunic, remove tunic w scrotum