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Chapter 51 Surgical Assisting Procedures

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absorbable sutures   material that is broken down within the body over a period of time and is absorbed by the body  
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Adson Brown tissue forceps   instrument with several small delicate teeth that are used for light handling of delicate tissue  
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Allis tissue forceps   intestinal forceps that lock in place to hold and grasp tissue and when locked have an opening that is wide to allow thicker tissues to be clamped  
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anesthesia chamber   a glass or plastic quare or rectangular box that is clear and has two openings in which the inhalation and exhalation tubes on the anesthesia machine connect to the chamber  
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anesthesia log   book that details that patient's status through induction, maintenance, and recovery stages during an anesthesia procedures  
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anesthesia mask   cone like device used in large patients, placed over the muzzle and face area and must fit snuggly for the animal to breath in the gases for induction  
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asepsis   the process of a clean, sanitary and sterile environment  
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aseptic technique   the process of obtaining a sterile and organism free environment  
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autoclave   most common method of surgical sterilization of packs and equipment by using a large box like area to heat the items  
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Babcock tissue forceps   intestinal forceps that are less traumatic and have broad, flared ends and smooth tips  
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Bain system   uses a single corrugated or plastic tube that connects to the patient and another hose through the center of the tube that contains the gas mixture that the patient inhales  
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blink reflex   evaluation of the eye to determine which plane of anesthesia a patient is in  
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blood pressure monitor   device used to assess the pumping action of the heart  
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canister   area that absorbs cardon dioxide and contains granules to absorb it  
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Carmalt hemostats   much heavier and used to hold off the ovarian stump during a spay surgery with interlocking serrations located lengthwise  
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closed gloving   process done when the gown is placed with the hands still within the sleeves so that no skin is visible and potentially contaminating the gloves  
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corrugated tubing   plastic and thin hose and allows the oxygen and anesthesia gas to flow to the patient by connecting from the machine to the endotracheal tube  
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Crile hemostats   similar in size and shape to Kelly forceps except they are fully serrated with serrations located within the interlocking jaws and vertically along the blades  
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cuff   located about 3/4 of the way down the endotracheal tube that is inflatable and allows the tube to be inflated with air to create a tight seal around the trachea to prevent any moisture or material from entering the lung field  
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cylinder   metal containers that hold compressed forms or liquid to keep patients oxygenated and breathing during anesthesia  
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distilled water   sterile water that is placed in the water reservoir to the fill line  
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Doyen Intestinal forceps   clamps that are noncrushing intestinal forceps that have serrations lengthwise and hold intestinal vessels and tissues for short time periods without causing any damage  
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dressing forceps   instrument used to grasp and hold tissue but have no teeth, but rather a smooth surface  
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electrocardiogram   monitor placed onto a patient through metal leads called electrodes that measure the electrical activity of the heart  
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electrode   metal leads that connect a patient to the EKG unit  
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endotracheal tube   a flexible tube that should fit snuggly in the trachea  
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extubation   the process of the endotracheal tube removal from the patient  
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fast   to not give food or water or anything by mouth prior to surgery  
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flow meter   located on the machine near the vaporizer and is adjusted for the proper rate of oxygen flow to the patient  
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Gelpi retractor   self retracting instrument with single points on the end that are sharp  
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glove pack   a prepackaged disposable sterile glove pack that is used one time and then thrown away  
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gown pack   holds the sterile gown that is worn by the surgeon and veterinary staff assisting in the surgical area  
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hemostatic forceps   hinged locking instruments that are designed to clamp and hold off blood vessels, also called hemostats  
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Holman retractor   levers that are glat with a pointed appearance that look simliar to arrows with holes in the handle and are commonly used during orthopedic procedures  
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induction phase   the time when the patient is being given anesthesia to make them sleep and remain unconscious and free from sensation during the surgery  
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instrument milk   solution that acts as a lubricant to keep the instruments protected from corrosion  
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intubation   the process of placing a tube into the trachea to establish an airway and allow the patient to continue to inhale gases that keep them under general anesthesia as long as necessary  
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isotonic crystalloid   fluids given to an animal that is dehydrated and create a balance of elements within the body  
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Kelly hemostats   larger in size and are partially serrated to better hold and grasp blood vessels  
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laparotomy towel   sterile towel used to control bleeding during surgery and as a hand towel for the surgeon  
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laryngoscope   a tool make of heavy metal that has a light source on the end to help light the airway  
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Mayo scissors   instrument used to cut heavy tissues and sutures that are proportionate in size and when lying on a flat surface curve upwards without contact at the end of the blades  
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Mayo stand   the instrument tray that is elevated to hold the surgeons surgical instruments and supplies  
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Metzenbaum scissors   instrument delicate and thinner in size and have long handles in relationship to the blade length and are used to cut and separate delicate tissues  
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mosquito hemostats   small in size with a fine tip that is use to hold delicate blood vessels  
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needle holder   instrument used to hold a needle while placing sutures into a patient during surgery  
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nonabsorbable suture   material not broken down within the body and remains intact for long periods  
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nonrebreathing system   system used for very small patients such as rodents, birds, and reptiles, or small puppies and kittens that are too small to move the breathing bag with their respirations  
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open gloving   process done by removing the left glove using the right hand by grasping it and the edge of the cuff  
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oxygen tank   located under the machine or in separate cylinders next to the machine  
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palpebral reflex   evaluated by tapping the fingertip lightly over the surface of the eyelid  
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pedal reflex   used on the digit or the skin between the digit, which is pinched to determine reflex response  
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plane   determines how awake or asleep a patient is under anesthesia  
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pop off valve   used to release excess amounts of gas when the pressure becomes too high within the machine system  
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pressure valve   indicates how much oxygen is left in the tank  
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pulse oximeter   a device used to measure a patient's vital signs by indirectly measuring the oxygen saturation within the blood and any changes in blood volume  
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rat tooth forceps   instrument with large teeth, similar to a rats, that hold large thick tissues and skin  
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rebreathing system   bag that connects to the machine and inflates and deflates as the patient breaths and allows the patient to rebreath anesthetic gas after is has passed through the CO2 absorbing canister  
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retractor   handheld of self retracting and are used during surgeries to hold open an animal's body cavity for exploration  
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scavenger hose   tube attached to the pop off valve to prevent gas from leaking into the room and pushes gas outside of the facility to escape within the outside air  
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scrub pack   sterile supply that contains the necessary items to properly prepare the surgeon, technician, or assistant for surgery for washing hands  
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Senn retractor   retractor blades located at each end that look like giners on the end of a hand, may be blunt or sharp in shape  
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soda lime   granules within the canister that absorb CO2  
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spay hook   instrument used to locate the uterus and uterine horns in small female animals that has a long, thin, metal device with a hook on the end  
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sphygmanometer   device used to measure an animal's blood pressure during surgery, will also help determine tissue perfusion as well as depth of anesthesia  
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sponge forceps   straight or curved and used to hold gauze sponges or other absorbent materials to clear away bleeding and other debris  
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staple remover   device placed under the staple and squeezed to open up the staple, which is then gently removed from the site  
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surgery pack   sterile instrument prepared for surgical procedures with tools and supplies required for the procedure  
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surgical glue   sterile substance used for closure of small wounds or surgical sites and is commonly used in feline declaws  
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surgical log   a record of details recording all surgeries performed in the facility  
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surgical margin   area of the patient that should extend 2 to 3 inches beyond the anticipated surgical incision borders  
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surgical scrub   process that begins with sterile solutions placed on the surgical margin to clean the patient  
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surgical staples   fast and easy way of using a device that closes the skin with metal pieces  
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suture reel   container of suture material that must be cut and thread into a needle  
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suture removal   removal of sutures with 7-10 days after surgery  
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suture removal scissors   scissors that have one blade that has a small hook shape on the end to better get under the suture to remove  
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swallow reflex   the patient licking with the tongue or having increased jaw tone during extubation of the endotracheal tube  
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swedged on needle   suture material that has a needle already attached  
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tidal volume   amount of oxygen required by the patient  
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tissue forceps   instrument used to grasp tissue and have teeth that grip the tissue  
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towel clamp   instrument used to hold the surgical drape in place over the patient during the surgery  
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ultrasonic cleaner   instruments are placed within a wire basket and the basket is seated within the cleaner, which holds a disinfectant solution and created vibrations to clean the items  
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Weitlaner retractor   self retracting instrument with rake like teeth on the ratchet ends and can by blunt or sharp  
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vaporizer   converts the liquid anesthesia into a gaseous form, which the patient inhales  
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Y connector   plastic device that connects the intake and outtake hose from the anesthesia machine to the endotracheal tube of the patient  
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