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Asepsis:
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absence of living pathogenic microbes
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Aseptic technique:
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body of ractices designed to maintain an area and objects as free of all microorganisms as possible
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Sterilization
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Use of a process to rid an object of all living microbes
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Cold Sterilization:
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sterilization by innersing objects in bactericidal chemical solutions - will not kill spores - good fro dentals
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Elective:
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proceedures done by choice - not immediately required to alleviate disease or injury (preventative or cosmetic)
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Non-Elective:
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proceedures done to alleviate signs of disease or injury (GVD bloat)
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Admission, examination and preparation of patient
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With client - Confirm baccination status, fasting (8hrs) check genitals if appropriate, check for fleas (document) Take a good history
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History Taking
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Conscise and chronologically accurate - confirm signalment (age, gender, breed)
Chief Complaint Open ended ???'s previous veterinarian or treatment review medications.supplements previous medical problems any other info |
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Patient Evaluation
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Patient history
Nature of proceedure to be performed Complete physical examination Diagnostic tests Consult with Vet - physical status/anesthetic risk |
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Patient History (very Important)
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avoid leading ???
What proceedure to be performed animal's age previous illnesses - treatment/surgery symptoms in the last 24 hrs when was animal last sick exercise tolerationrecent drugs or insecticides history of allergies/drug reactions vaccination status reproductive status estrous cycle activity possible pregnancy abnormal bleeding or brusing , fainting, sezures, weakness, excessive thirst, difficulty passing stool or urine Written estimate (make sure correct) signed release authorizing surgery and anesthesia with emergency telephone(important) |
