Tips and Tricks Flashcards
what circuit would you use for a cat having an ovariohysterectomy?
what is its circuit factor?
T-Piece
2.5-3
What circuit would you use for a ruptured diaphragm requiring assisted ventilation?
what is its circuit factor?
Bain
2.5-3
what is the circuit factor for a parallel lack?
1-1.5
what circuit would you use for a small dog having dental treatment?
what is its circuit factor?
mini lack
1-1.5
how do you work out drip rate?
maintenance x weight = ml/kg/day
ml/kg/day ÷ hours = ml/kg/hour
ml/kg/hour ÷ 60 = ml/kg/min
ml/kg/min x drip factor = drops/min
how do you calculate the required number of tablets to be dispensed?
(weight x dose) ÷ concentration
= per dose
dose x number of days = number of tablets to dispense
select best concentration
how do you calculate the volume of food required for a feeding tube meal?
ml/day (based on weight and table given) ÷ 6
what needle should you use for IM on a labrador?
23G - Blue
how do you calculate a dose rate?
(weight x dose) ÷ concentration
units = ml
what needle should you use for SC on a labrador?
20G - Yellow
what speed and time should you set the centrifuge for a PCV?
10,000 rpm
5 mins
how should you collimate for lateral thorax x-rays?
centre = mid thorax
left = thoracic inlet
right = last rib
top = dorsal skin surface
bottom = ventral skin surface
how should you collimate for Kennel Club Hip Score x-rays?
centre = pubic symphysis
left = wing of ilium
right = mid-shaft femurs
top/bottom = lateral skin surfaces
how should you collimate for cystogram x-rays?
centre = caudal abdomen
left = umbilicus
right = ischium
top = dorsal skin surface
bottom = ventral skin surface
how should you collimate for medio-lateral tibia/fibula x-rays?
centre = mid tibia/fibula
left = stifle joint
right = tarsal joint
top = caudal skin surface
bottom = cranial skin surface
