Case Scenario 2- Sidney the stray: You have received a call from a client about a stray kitten, Sidney that they have adopted in the last 48 hours. The client is concerned about his apparent skin problems and describes multiple round crusty lesions and patchy fur on Sidney. He seems to be eating ok, and the client reports that Sidney is very playful, although appears to have a swollen front paw that he occasionally limps on. The client would like to make an appointment for the lameness to be checked by the vet and for Sidney to be vaccinated (if the vet feels he is old enough).Sidney is admitted for treatment for 24 hours. He is to receive intravenous fluids, an analgesic injection and a topical skin cream for lesions. You were responsible
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The infective agent that is concerning are the round crusty lesions.
2. What advice will you give to the client when bringing Sidney in to the clinic to manage the risk of spreading the infection?
The advice given to the client when bringing Sidney in to the clinic to manage the risk of spreading infection would be:
To bring Sidney in an appropriate cat carrier with a blanket over the top
Advise the client to thoroughly wash their hands after placing Sidney into the carrier and to not touch him again before the vet sees him (this way the client won’t be touching surfaces with possible infectious agents on her hands)
It is also advisable that you ask the owner to remain in the car upon arrival at the clinic until the veterinarian is ready to see Sidney (this will minimise some risk of potentially spreading any infectious material/matter)
3. The vet has requested that you perform a TPR on Sidney before he sees him. You have a small cut on your hand. What steps will you take to do this safely? (Include what you would do from before you enter the room to when you leave with a focus on preventing the spread of
The infective agent that is concerning are the round crusty lesions.
2. What advice will you give to the client when bringing Sidney in to the clinic to manage the risk of spreading the infection?
The advice given to the client when bringing Sidney in to the clinic to manage the risk of spreading infection would be:
To bring Sidney in an appropriate cat carrier with a blanket over the top
Advise the client to thoroughly wash their hands after placing Sidney into the carrier and to not touch him again before the vet sees him (this way the client won’t be touching surfaces with possible infectious agents on her hands)
It is also advisable that you ask the owner to remain in the car upon arrival at the clinic until the veterinarian is ready to see Sidney (this will minimise some risk of potentially spreading any infectious material/matter)
3. The vet has requested that you perform a TPR on Sidney before he sees him. You have a small cut on your hand. What steps will you take to do this safely? (Include what you would do from before you enter the room to when you leave with a focus on preventing the spread of