Laboratory Equipment Flashcards

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Miller’s Forge Nail trimmers

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Pliers type, used for bigger dogs

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White’s Nail Trimmers

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Scissor type, used for smaller animals

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Resco/Guillotine Nail Trimmer

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Guillotine type, used for de-claws and nail trimming.

Can be autoclaved

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4
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Doppler/Sphygmomanometer

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Used to measure systolic blood pressure and heart rate

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Otoscope

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Instrument used to examine the ear canal and can be used to visualize inside the nose to find foreign bodies

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Electrocardiograph (ECG)

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Measures the electrical activity of the heart and provides information on heart rhythm and heart rate. Does not measure cardiac output

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Water Blanket

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Used to provide thermal support to patients under anesthesia

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Anesthesia machine

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Equipment used for inhalation anesthesia

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Urine chemistry strip

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One component of urinalysis that is used to test specific contents of urine

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X-ray film processor

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Used to automatically develop x-ray film

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Centrifuge

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A machine with a rapidly rotating container that separated substances of different densities. Standard size is most commonly used for blood sample in our hospital

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Statspin centrifuge

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A machine with a rapidly rotating container that separated substances of different densities. Used for smaller samples and operates at a very high speed for a short amount of time.

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Hematocrit centrifuge

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A machine with a rapidly rotating container that separated substances of different densities. Used to spin microhematocrit tubes (PCV/TP)

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Swing arm centrifuge

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A machine with a swing arm that rapidly rotates fecal samples to separate contents of different densities.

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IV fluid pump

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Infused fluids, medications, and nutrients into a patients circulatory system via a pump. Most commonly used intravenously

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16
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Wood’s lamp

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A black light used to detect ringworm on the body and corneal ulcers after staining the eye

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Clippers

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Styles include corded and cordless that are used for surgical preparation, preparation for IV catheter placement and various grooming procedures to clip or remove hair.

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10 blade clipper

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Used to remove mats a shave hot spots

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40 blade clippers

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Used for surgical and catheter preparation

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Respiratory monitor

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Monitors the time between breaths. Helpful when monitoring patients under anesthesia. Beeps at each breath and will sound if an animal hasn’t taken a breath within a preset amount of time. Detects apnea. Does not measure the gas content of respiration.

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Laryngoscope

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Used to visualize inside the month and the back of the throat. Assists with placing an endotracheal tube

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X-ray machine

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Used for taking radiographs of the body of small patients

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Dental x-ray machine

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Used for taking dental radiographs

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Portable x-ray machine

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Used for taking radiographs in the field. Usually used for the extremities of large animals

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Dental prophy machine

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Dental cleaning equipment with ultrasonic attachments

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Autoclave

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Sterilizes by steam under pressure. Used for surgical instruments, gowns, drapes and dental instruments. Kills all microorganisms including bacterial spores

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Stethoscope

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Used to listen (auscultate) the heart, lungs, and gut. Ear pieces must be facing the correct direction and the bell must be in the correct position

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Microchip scanners

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Used to detect microchips placed subcutaneously for identification. Helps reunite lost pets with owners

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Blood Chemistry Analyzer (Vet test)

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Used blood serum to analyze various chemical component of blood

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Glucometer

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Measures the blood glucose levels with only a drop of blood

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Capnometer

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Fits between the anesthesia tubing and the endotracheal tube to measure the carbon dioxide level of exhaled gas

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Pulse oximeter

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Measures the oxygenation level of the blood and heart rate. A variety of probe types are available which can be placed on various places on the animals body

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Lasercyte

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Used whole blood (lavender tube) to perform a CBC. A CBC evaluates all types of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets

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Ophthalmoscope

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Used for examination of the eye

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Vetlyte

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Uses blood serum to analyze blood electrolyte levels such as Na, K, and Cl

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Refractometer

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Used to measure the total solids/protein of blood serum in g/dL. Also is used to measure the specific gravity of urine.