amputations Flashcards
(15 cards)
why are cosmetic caudectomies performed
comply with breed standards - controversial
what are reasons for therapeutic caudectomies
trauma, infection, neoplasia, possibly perianal fistula
when does a therapeutic caudectomy require anesthesia
after 1 week of age
what can be used to facilitate the cut of a tail amputation
insert needle through the disc space
what are indications for a thoracic limb amputation
neoplasia, trauma, neuro impairment
what are the types of thoracic limb amputations
forequarter and mid-humeral
what nerves should be blocked fora. forequarter amputation
block the brachial plexus
describe the placement of the clamps during a three forcep transfixation suture technique
place three forceps on the artery and ligate it in the crushed area of proximal forceps
describe the transfixation placement during a three forceps transfixation suture technique
place a transfixation ligature distal to the first ligation and cut the vessel between the middle and distal clamps
how is the incision made for a mid humeral amputation
make a skin incision around the forelimb at the level of the distal third of the humerus
what are important considerations for candidacy for a foreqaurter amputation
owner concerns, desired functional outcome, standing, relative health of remaining limbs
what are indications for a pelvic limb amputation
neoplasia, trauma, neuro impairment
what are the types of pelvic limb amputation
coxofemoral disarticulation and mid-femoral amputation
where is the incision made for a coxofemoral disarticulation
skin incision around the rear limb at the level of the middle third of the femur
where is the incision made for a mid-femoral amputation
around the rear limb at the level of the distal third of the femur
