Surgery BCSE Flashcards
Which instrument is used to cut and bite away at bone?
Rongeur or Bone Rongeur
What is the Cold Sterilization Metiond?
Soaking instruments in Chlorhexidine and Glutaraldehyde for at least 3 hours.
Which instruments are used to hold delicate tissues?
Babcock Tissue Forceps and Doyen Retractor
Why is surgical scrubbing done on the patients skin?
To make it Aseptic
How long is the golden period for wound healing?
6-8 hours
What kind of saw is used to cut bone?
Gigli Wire Saw
What will you do to visualize the left ovarian pedicle bleeder?
Retract the Mesocolon to the Right
What will you do to visualize the right ovarian pedicle bleeder?
Retract the Proximal Duodenum to the Left
Which scissors are the best for removing bandages?
Lister Scissors
What part of the Bovine Stomach has a Honeycomb like structure?
Reticulum
What part of the bovine stomach has many folds like leaves or pages of a book?
Omasum
-aka: Butchers Bible
What is the use of the Bard-Parker Handle?
To hold the disposable scalpel blade
Which forceps are used to secure drapes to the patient by penetrating the skin?
Backhaus Forceps
Which clamps/forceps are used to secure drapes to the patient, but do not penetrate the skin?
Roeder Forceps
What type of scissors are used to cut though delicate tissues (facia)?
Metzenbaum Scissors
What is Onychectomy?
Declaw Surgery
-an operation to remove an animal’s claws surgically by means of the amputation of all or part of the distal phalanges, or end bones, of the animal’s toes.
What is the use of a Curette?
A curette is a surgical instrument designed for scraping or debriding biological tissue or debris in a biopsy, excision, or cleaning procedure.
Which type of scissors are used to cut through tissues and heavy connective tissues?
Mayo Scissors
What instrument is used to cut bone?
Osteotome
-RECALL: looks like a Chisel
What is the Caslick Operation used to treat?
Pneumovagina
-Pneumovagina is a condition in mares where poor vulvar conformation leads to the aspiration of air and possibly feces into the vagina.
-Caslick surgery is a veterinary procedure commonly performed on mares to address specific reproductive issues. Surgical intervention involves suturing the upper portion of a mare’s vulvar lips, a technique designed to prevent the entry of air and contaminants into the vagina.
What is an example of First Intention Wound Healing?
Suturing the cut or wound within 6-8 hours of the injury or incision.
-Healing by first (primary) intention, also known as primary closure, refers to the healing of a wound in which the edges are closely re-approximated.
What is an example of Third Intention Wound Healing?
Allow the wound to granulate for 3-5 days and then suture it.
-Employed when a doctor fears that closing a wound immediately might trap infectious germs inside.
What is an Ehmer sling used to treat?
Hip Luxation
What is a Velpeau Sling used for?
Shoulder Luxation
What is a Robert Jones Bandage (RJB) used for?
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
What is the minimum temperature and time for Autoclave Sterilization?
- (121℃) for 13 mins
- (250℉) for 13 mins
What is an example of Second Intention Wound Healing?
Clean the dirty wound, keep it open, allow the wound to contract and epithelialize.
What is the use of a Jacobs Chuck?
to hold the intramedullary pin in place
What is the function of Surgical Milk?
Surgical milk is used to keep the instruments lubricated and rust free.
Which clamp is used to ligate Small Vessels?
Halsted Mosquito Forceps
Which clamp is used to ligate Intermediate Vessels?
Kelly Forceps
Which clamp is used to ligate Large and Uterine Vessels?
Rochester-Pean Forceps
Which clamp is used to ligate Blood Vessels?
Crile Hemostatic Forceps
Which instrument is used to separate muscle form bone?
Periosteal Elevator
When should sponges used in surgery be counted?
Before closure of the incision
What instrument is used for obtaining bone core for a biopsy?
Trephine - a surgical instrument with a cylindrical blade that may be round and specifically designed for obtaining a cylindrically shaped core of bone that can be used for tests and bone studies, cutting holes in bones, etc.
What is the use of a Frick Speculum in Large Animal Medicine?
to protect the plastic orogastric tube from being bitten
What method of sterilization is used for surgical gloves and suture materials?
Radiation
Why should non-breeding female rabbits be spayed?
To prevent Uterine Cancer
What type of needle holder is also able to cut sutures?
Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder
How long can a wrapped surgical pack remain sterile for in an open cabinet?
about 3 weeks ago
How long can a wrapped surgical pack remain sterile for in a closed, dust free cabinet?
about 6 weeks
What suture material is recommended for closing the Urinary Bladder?
Absorbable Monofilament Sutures
-PDS Suture Material (polydioxanone)
-Maxon Suture Material (polyglyconate)
At what age is tail docking generally done?
3-5 days old
What is the name of the surgery that is performed on male cats in the case of urolithiasis?
Perineal Urethrostomy
Which forceps are used for vascular surgery of blood vessels?
Debakey Forceps
How long should skin scraping contact last during surgical hand scrubbing?
5 mins or 10-20 brush strokes
