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
how should you collimate for ventro-dorsal thorax x-rays?
centre = mid-thorax
left = thoracic inlet
right = last rib
top/bottom = lateral skin surfaces
how should you collimate for cervical vertebrae x-rays?
centre = mid neck
left = occipital crest
right = first rib
top = dorsal skin surface
bottom = ventral neck region
how should you collimate for lumbar spine x-rays?
centre = lumbar spine
left = thoraco-lumbar junction
right = greater trochanter
top = dorsal skin surfaces
bottom = mid abdomen ventrally
how should you collimate for dorsal-ventral thorax x-rays?
centre = mid thorax
left = thoracic inlet
right = last rib
top/bottom = lateral skin surfaces
what temperature and time should you set the ultrasonic cleaner for?
30 degrees
15 mins
remember to turn off afterwards!!!
how do you perform the WHO handwash?
palm to palm
palms over backs
palms together fingers interlaced
backs of fingers to palms
thumbs
fingertips on palms
