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| When do SQ fluid bags get thrown out? |
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| How to use the Travenol fluid pump: |
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-just use primary rate, not secondary
-close wheel, put lever down, open wheel |
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| How to use Heska fluid pump: |
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-Baxter lines only
-if you turn it off, it saves the VI |
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| Must-Dos for Defibrillator |
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-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 |
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| When would you use the defibrillator? |
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-never allow fluid to touch top (burns out motor)
-handpiece is sterile (not hose)
-know the amount of suction (depends on site) |
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| The surgery table is heated to ___. Is the whole table warmed? |
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| Must Dos for Warm Water Pad |
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-make sure it's filled with distilled water (or else overheats)
-cover with towel/blanket (claws can damage)
-never close clamps |
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| Must Dos for Electrocautery |
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-paddle on fleshy part of patient
-paddle near Sx site |
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| electrocautery paddle vs plate |
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| Call it paddle at school, even though it's usu. called plate |
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| Notes about the electrocautery unit: |
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-uses electricity, not heat
-different tips
-black = Sx (eg slice off wart)
-coag = bleeders |
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| Must Dos for Laser Therapy Unit |
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-special goggles
-close door, post sign (and remember to remove sign after)
-only use with Dr. orders |
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| Notes about laser therapy unit: |
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-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 |
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| How to log into laser therapy unit |
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PW = 1234
Protocol > Species > Weight > Coat length, skin color, coat color > Condition > Size of Area |
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| We have a Level __ Laser Tx unit. |
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| use outside OR because it blows air/contaminants around |
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| Notes about animal heating pad |
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| use under a grate in a cage |
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| What do we use post-op every surgery to warm the patient? |
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