Prep for Standing SX

Question 1

For standing sx prep, create the best conditions possible, by making sure the area is clean, dry, and free of….

Answer 1

Drafts

Question 2

4 patient factors that effect types of restraint used for standing sx

Answer 2

1. Species
2. Age
3. Temperament
4. Anatomical location of the procedure

Question 3

Restraint for standing sx depends on
____________ available, ______________ availability and experience, expected ______________ of the procedure, patient factors, anticipated level of ___________, general _____________ of the animal

Answer 3

• Facilities available
• Personnel availability and experience
• Expected duration of the procedure
• anticipated lvl of pain
• General health of the animal

Question 4

Fasting for food and water for standing sx

Answer 4

Food: 12-24 hrs
Water: 6hrs

Question 5

Local anesthesia can be used alone or with….

Answer 5

Sedatives or tranquilizers

Question 6

3 most common local anesthetic drugs

Answer 6

1. Lidocaine
2. Bupivacaine
3. Mepivacaine

Question 7

Toxic dose of lidocaine

Answer 7

13mg/ kg

Question 8

What is the most common block in bovine (simplest way to desensitize the flank)

Answer 8

L block

Question 9

The most common block in bovine is the L block, what does it desensitize

Answer 9

Desensitizes the flank

Question 10

The most common block in bovine is the L block, which is the simplest technique to desensitize the flank for standing flank…

Answer 10

Laparotomies