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What is the significance of recording a patient's initial respiratory rate during pre-anaesthetic assessment?
What is the significance of recording a patient's initial respiratory rate during pre-anaesthetic assessment?
Recording respiratory rate helps establish a baseline for the patient's respiratory function, which is crucial for detecting potential complications during anaesthesia.
Why is it essential to complete the consent form before the client leaves the building?
Why is it essential to complete the consent form before the client leaves the building?
Completing the consent form ensures that the client is fully informed and agrees to the procedures planned for their pet, which protects both the client and the veterinary practice.
List two types of diagnostic tests that may be included in a pre-anaesthetic assessment.
List two types of diagnostic tests that may be included in a pre-anaesthetic assessment.
Blood tests and radiography.
How can you ensure accurate drug dosage for anaesthesia in a patient?
How can you ensure accurate drug dosage for anaesthesia in a patient?
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What should be included in the clinical examination during the pre-anaesthetic assessment?
What should be included in the clinical examination during the pre-anaesthetic assessment?
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Explain why communication with the client is important before surgery.
Explain why communication with the client is important before surgery.
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What role does weighing a patient serve in the pre-anaesthetic process?
What role does weighing a patient serve in the pre-anaesthetic process?
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What items should be noted when a patient arrives at the clinic?
What items should be noted when a patient arrives at the clinic?
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What are the first two critical checks to perform during patient induction?
What are the first two critical checks to perform during patient induction?
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What should you do immediately if you cannot feel the heart or see the patient breathing?
What should you do immediately if you cannot feel the heart or see the patient breathing?
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What is a necessary step before using an endotracheal tube (ET tube)?
What is a necessary step before using an endotracheal tube (ET tube)?
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Which equipment is essential for inflating the ET tube cuff during intubation?
Which equipment is essential for inflating the ET tube cuff during intubation?
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What method should be used to check for air leaks in the ET tube cuff during inflation?
What method should be used to check for air leaks in the ET tube cuff during inflation?
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What is the maximum peak inspiratory pressure recommended during cuff inflation?
What is the maximum peak inspiratory pressure recommended during cuff inflation?
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How should the cuff be sealed if a leak is detected after the inflation?
How should the cuff be sealed if a leak is detected after the inflation?
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What should be recorded after inflating the ET tube cuff?
What should be recorded after inflating the ET tube cuff?
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What is the importance of using the '2-stick rule' during IV catheter placement?
What is the importance of using the '2-stick rule' during IV catheter placement?
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Why should every animal undergoing general anaesthesia have an IV catheter placed?
Why should every animal undergoing general anaesthesia have an IV catheter placed?
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List two crucial pieces of equipment needed for IV catheter placement.
List two crucial pieces of equipment needed for IV catheter placement.
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What should the restrainer monitor during the induction phase of anaesthesia?
What should the restrainer monitor during the induction phase of anaesthesia?
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What steps should be taken to prepare the IV catheter insertion site?
What steps should be taken to prepare the IV catheter insertion site?
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Why is it important to flush the IV catheter with saline after placement?
Why is it important to flush the IV catheter with saline after placement?
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What considerations should be taken into account regarding the size of the IV catheter for the animal?
What considerations should be taken into account regarding the size of the IV catheter for the animal?
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What is the role of vetrap in the catheter placement process?
What is the role of vetrap in the catheter placement process?
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