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Restraint Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Least Restraint=Least Resistance True or False | True |
| What Canine Restraint methods are there | Forklift Bear Hug Sternal Recumbency Lateral Recumbency Buddha Hold Tools |
| How should a forklift be performed | Wrap one arm under and around the neck |
| Opposite arm holds your patient under the hips and around the body True or False | True |
| What are the procedures to use forklift | Work on feet, exams, rectal temp, injections, etc.. |
| How to lift and carry a Large Dog | Forklift hold Lift with your Legs Have a second person assist with dogs over 50# |
| How to lift a Small Dog | Bear Hug Move arm from around neck to back (like holding a football) |
| How do you do a Bear Hug | Wrap arm under and around head Wrap opposite arm over back and around abdomen |
| How do you perform Buddha | Sit down and place dog’s bottom on your lap Each of your hands holds the dog’s opposite elbow Good to try on smaller dogs to work on feet Not an official restraint, but it works |
| How do you perform Lateral Recumbency | Dog is in standing position Place arms over dogs back each arm cranial to the front and hind legs. Grasp legs closest to your body above carpus and hock Gently slide dog down laying on its side. Keep your forearms firm and locked in place |
| What do most cats need | little restraint for basic things like exam or vaccines, unless known to be fractious (difficult to control, irritable |
| What are many clinics are opting for | “fear free” policies that focus more on calming the patient and sedation if needed, over forceful restraints |
| What is the scruff | the loose skin on the back of a cat’s neck |
| What kind of reflex do kittens have | a reflex that causes body to go limp when scruffed, this is lost as they age, so adults should never be scruffed suspended in the air |
| How should adults be scruffed | If adults are to be scruffed it is done so on the table and is used for immobilization |
| What is a Cat stretch hold used for | Used more for procedures on fractious cats and often to obtain sterile urine sample (Cystocentesis) |
| How should a cat stretch hold be performed | First, scruff the neck of the cat and then place the cat on its side (lateral), keeping a firm grasp on the scruff Keep forearm pressed along back Rear limbs should be held to avoid being scratched and to control the body |
| When is a Kitty Burrito used | Often used for more fractious cats. Limbs are secured away in a firm towel wrap giving access to the head (or in some cases a limb that has been pulled out. |
| How should a Cat muzzle be used | Cat muzzles cover eyes to calm and secure to the face better Should allow for easy respiration |
| How should Cat be carried | Cats should be carried close to body, hip on your hip, fingers laced between front legs and free hand on scruff (just incase) |