Surgical Nursing Techniques Flashcards
1
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Basic Areas of Care
A
- Preoperative
- Intraoperative
- Postoperative
2
Q
Laparotomy
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- Also known as a celiotomy
- Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity
3
Q
Area Referred to as the “Gutters”
A
Areas dorsal to the intestine
* kidney
* adrenal gland
4
Q
3 Layers of Abdominal Closures
A
- Linea Alba
- Subcutaneous Tissues
- Skin
5
Q
Linea Alba
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Layer of strength
6
Q
Subcutaneous Tissue Closure
A
Sutured to reduce dead space
* also reduce chance of seroma*
*accumulation of fluid
7
Q
Spay before first heat
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Reduces chance of mammary neoplasia
8
Q
Surgical Instrument Considerations
C-Sections
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More hemostats such as
* Crile
* Rochester Pean
9
Q
Resuscitation Drugs
For C-Sections
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- Doxapram (Dopram)
- Epinephrine
- Naloxone - if opioid used in anesthetic
10
Q
“Open” vs “Closed” Castration
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- Open = tunics incised
- Closed = tunics not incised
11
Q
Nail Removed in Feline Declaws
A
3rd Phalanx
12
Q
Cranial and Caudal Cruciate Ligament Jobs
A
Act to stabalize the knee
