Surgical Flashcards
Is it possible to create a 100% sterile environment on the skin?
No
Vitals should be recorded how often during surgery?
Every five minutes
What is the normal CRT?
> 2 seconds
blood pressure should remain above __ millimeters of mercury systolic pressure, and above __ millimeers of mecury diastolic pressure
90, 50
The ET tube should be removed when the patient starts _____
swallowing (or chewing)
once the patient can keep itself in a ______ position, it is a good sign the anesthetic has worn off
Sternal
blood analysis can help filter out the patients that might have a health problem that could lead to an unpredictable anesthetic response or even death
How long before the surgery should food be withheld from the patient?
10-12 hours
the administration of analgesic drugs before surgery is termed ________ _________
preemptive analgesia
What is usually a good sign that the animal is relaxed enough to be intubated?
Relaxed jaw tone
anesthetic gases produce unconsciousness within __-__ minutes
5-10 minutes
ET tubes size are indicated in — on the tube
Millimeters
What color does the soda lime turn if it can no longer filter CO2?
blue
How often should the soda lime be replaced?
if it has been used for more than 8-12 hours of anesthesia time
What is usually a monitor of the degree of consciousness of a patient
Eye reflex
Full: oxygen pressure > 2000psi
Empty: oxygen pressure < 500psi
What are the common types of anesthetic gas
isoflurane
sevoflorane
Should the pop off valve be left closed while a patient is on the machine?
No. It’s dangerous
animals should not have food or water until they are recovered from anesthesia (generally __-__ hours)
4-6
What is a pre-emptive analgesic?
A drug that is given well before surgery
if an endotracheal tube is too flexible, what should you do?
Place a stylette inside the tube
Never open the door to an autoclave unless ______
The cycle is done and the inside pressure and temperature have returned to a safe level
Cold packs are usually used for major surgeries (T/F)
False
When prepping for a feline neuter, clipping the hair helps minimize skin irritation (T/F)
False (plucking minimizes irritation)
