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What is the Vet Assistant's Role in Surgical Nursing? |
Help check in animal for surgery Restrain the animal for the vet tech Assist with surgical Prep Monitor Anesthesia Help write up discharge instructions Clean up SX and prepare equipment for next Sx |
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What are MOST important roles of the Vet Assistant? |
Monitoring anesthesia Maintaining cleanliness of surgery suite Cleaning and maintaining surgical equipment Re-wrapping and sterilizing surgical equipment |
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What are the 3 methods of sterilization? |
autoclave, ethylene oxide, glutaraldehydes |
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How does the Autoclave sterilize? |
With Heat, Steam, & Pressure |
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How does Ethylene Oxide sterilize? |
It's a very toxic gas and can kill pretty much anything. |
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How do glutaraldehydes sterilize? |
By soaking in chemicals |
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Why is the autoclave used the most? |
It's the faster, less dangerous to people, and cheaper. |
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When do we use gas sterilization? |
When something is sensitive to heat or pressure such as plastic. |
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What are some cons to gas sterilization? |
Flammable, Toxic, Slow turn around time, EXPENSIVE |
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What are the disadvantages to cold sterilization (Glutaraldehyde)? |
Takes time (more than 3 hrs) Sterility not guaranteed Must be rinsed before use |
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Why would we use Glutaraldehyde? |
When sterility isn't as vital such as dental procedures and for things like lenses and equipment that cant be put into an autoclave or a machine with Ethylene Oxide |
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What are some disadvantages to the autoclave? |
No plastic or heat intolertant items Proper use to ensure even sterilization Can burn, gets very hot |
