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10 Cards in this Set
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Sterile
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Destruction of all forms of microbal life
Only inanimate objects can be sterile. |
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Asepsis
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Absence of micro-organisms that cause disease
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Clean procedure examples
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Orthopaedic procedure with no traumatic wounds
Simpletumour removal Neutering– some will class as clean contaminated) |
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Clean contaminated procedure examples
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Glove puncture
Gastrotomy Enterectomy (neutering) |
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Contaminated procedure examples
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Spillage of gut content during abdominal surgery Woundsover 4 hours oldLower bowel surgery
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Dirty procedure examples
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Aural surgery
Abscesses Old wounds Ruptured pyometra |
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Withholding food
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Prevents regurgitation
Reduces pressure on the thorax Standard 12hrs, to min 3 hours to allow stomach to empty Consider special cases - Small furries, old, young, diabetic |
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An animal may be catheterised to
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Monitor urine output during and after surgery (1-2ml/kg/hour)
Minimizes the risk of soiling during surgery especially the male dog Facilitates access to abdominal organs Prevents risk of bladder perforation or rupture during surgery Identify the urethra during surgery |
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Purse string suture
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Placed around the anus to prevent contamination by faecal material during surgery around the perianal region. The nurse must ensure removal at the end of surgery
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Thermovents
Incorporate heat:mositure (thermovents) exchange units or usere-breathing circuits to avoid heat loss through respiration |
