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Surgery Must-Dos
JJC Vet Tech 212
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 2
09/21/2014

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Term
When do SQ fluid bags get thrown out?
Definition
30d
Term
How to use the Travenol fluid pump:
Definition
-just use primary rate, not secondary
-close wheel, put lever down, open wheel
Term
How to use Heska fluid pump:
Definition
-Baxter lines only
-if you turn it off, it saves the VI
Term
Must-Dos for Defibrillator
Definition
-adequate pressure on paddles
-conducting gel or saline-soaked gauze (NOT alcohol or anything flammable!)
-clear everyone from table
-towel under patient (or remove from metal surface)
-use the right size paddle
-know the dose: 2-4 Joules/kg, start low and increase if first doesn't work
Term
When would you use the defibrillator?
Definition
v-fib or v-tach
Term
Must Dos for Suction
Definition
-never allow fluid to touch top (burns out motor)
-handpiece is sterile (not hose)
-know the amount of suction (depends on site)
Term
The surgery table is heated to ___. Is the whole table warmed?
Definition
97F, in the middle
Term
Must Dos for Warm Water Pad
Definition
-make sure it's filled with distilled water (or else overheats)
-cover with towel/blanket (claws can damage)
-never close clamps
Term
Must Dos for Electrocautery
Definition
-paddle on fleshy part of patient
-paddle near Sx site
Term
electrocautery paddle vs plate
Definition
Call it paddle at school, even though it's usu. called plate
Term
Notes about the electrocautery unit:
Definition
-uses electricity, not heat
-different tips
-black = Sx (eg slice off wart)
-coag = bleeders
Term
Must Dos for Laser Therapy Unit
Definition
-special goggles
-close door, post sign (and remember to remove sign after)
-only use with Dr. orders
Term
Notes about laser therapy unit:
Definition
-don't confuse w/laser Sx
-can use post-op on incision site
-some heads have balls, balls can touch skin
-red caps keep out dust
-dark fur absorbs heat faster
-use in grid-like manner
-machine tells you how long to use it
Term
How to log into laser therapy unit
Definition
PW = 1234
Protocol > Species > Weight > Coat length, skin color, coat color > Condition > Size of Area
Term
We have a Level __ Laser Tx unit.
Definition
III
Term
Must Do for Bear Hugger
Definition
use outside OR because it blows air/contaminants around
Term
Notes about rice socks
Definition
-don't heat evenly
Term
Notes about animal heating pad
Definition
use under a grate in a cage
Term
What do we use post-op every surgery to warm the patient?
Definition
Bear Hugger
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