Surgical procedures

Question 1

How should a patient be positioned for a abdominal procedure

Answer 1

Dorsal recumbency for a ventral midline approach

Question 2

What procedure is done in order to remove foreign bodies from the ?

Answer 2

Gastronomy

Question 3

What are the 3 types of indications for a gastronomy

Answer 3

• gastric foreign bodies, which are found in the stomach,
• intestinal foreign bodies, which are found anywhere in the intestines (duodenum, jejunum, ileum, or large intestine)
• **Linear foreign bodies **are objects that usually consist of string or thread and are seen most often in felines.

Question 4

Medical term for hairball

Answer 4

Trichobezoars

Question 5

How would you postion for a OHE

Answer 5

Dorsal or lateral if surgery is being down flank

Question 6

What position would the patient be placed for an aural hematoma repair

Answer 6

Lateral recumbency with the affected ear dorsal

Question 7

How should the animal be positioned for an ear canal resection

Answer 7

lateral recumbency with affected ear upward and head slightly elevated

Question 8

How should a patient be positioned for a opthlmatic procedure

Answer 8

lateral or sternal recmbency ; sand bags can be utilized to help position the head