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Hospital Procedures

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Scalpel is used to incise tissue with minimal trauma
Incise means to cut
Scalpel holder and blade are Separate
The scalpel blade is disposable
Needle holders Designed for holding needle, some include scissors near the joint for cutting suture
Towel clamps Keep sterile towels in place during surgery by clamping them to patients skin , can also be used to hold extremities
Syringes consist of a Plunger and a barrel
Slip tip A tip of a syringe in which you simply slip the needle on, less secure than luer lock
Luer lock A screw like tip which allows you to twist and lock the needle into place, the most secure tip
Catheter tip Large and long, used for flushing wounds and feeding tubes
Oral syringe used for oral administration of oral meds, or liquid diet
Standard measurement for syringes is CC/ML
Syringes can come in various sizes from .5ml - 60ml and more
Drapes, Gowns, and Towels May be paper or cloth
Drape Separates the sterile surgical site from the rest of the patient
Gown Allows the vet to operate on the patient, the front above the waist is considered sterile.
Towels are cloth only
Towels are used to absorb fluids, or used as a drape
What is the purpose of hand scrubbing to make sure the surgeons hands are as clean as possible incase the gloves break
How many surfaces should you scrub in 4
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