Veterinary Tools Flashcards

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What is a Tenotome Knife used for?

It is a slender knife for use in the operation of tenotomy.

What does a Thermometer measure?

It measures the body's temperature.

What are Tooth Floats used for?

They are grinders to file down the points on a horse's teeth.

What is the purpose of a Tourniquet?

To stop the flow of blood through a vein or artery. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Trocar used for?

It is a surgical instrument for withdrawing fluid from a body cavity. Signup and view all the answers

What type of instrument is a Weitlaner Retractor?

It is a self-retracting instrument with rake-like teeth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Wire Suture Cutting Scissors?

They are used for cutting wire. Signup and view all the answers

What is Adson Thumb Forceps used for?

Grasping tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Alligator Forceps?

Strong toothed forceps having a double clamp. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Allis Tissue Forceps.

Intestinal forceps that lock in place to hold and grasp tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Ambubag?

A manual resuscitator Signup and view all the answers

Which apparatus is used for administering inhalation anesthetic gases?

Anesthetic Machines Signup and view all the answers

What are Animal Clippers used for?

A cutting tool for fur. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Autoclave?

The most common method for surgical sterilization using heat. Signup and view all the answers

What does Autoclave Tape Indicator do?

Indicates if instruments have been properly sterilized by changing colors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Babcock Tissue Forceps?

Less traumatic intestinal forceps with broad, flared ends. Signup and view all the answers

What do Backhaus Towel Clamps do?

Fix drapes to the skin of anesthetized patients. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bandaging Material?

A strip of cloth or material used to bind up a wound or sprain. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Basket Muzzle?

Prevents biting and eating when fitted over an animal's snout. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Bone Chisel used for?

Cutting and remodeling bone. Signup and view all the answers

What are Bone Curettes?

Surgical instruments used to remove tissue or growths. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Bone Mallet?

A heavy-headed surgical instrument used for driving a bone chisel. Signup and view all the answers

What does Brown-Adson Thumb Forceps do?

Used for light handling of delicate tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Bulb Syringe used for?

Gentle suction of secretions Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Centrifuge?

Separates fluids of different densities. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Chain Twitch?

A device used to subdue or restrain a horse. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Chemical Indicator Strip do?

Tests pH and chemicals in urine. Signup and view all the answers

What are Clipper Blades?

Part of the clippers that cuts the hair. Signup and view all the answers

What are Cloth Surgical Drapes used for?

Isolate the surgical site from contamination. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Cold Sterile Tray?

Container used for immersion of instruments in sterilization solution. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Crile Forceps?

Used to occlude bleeders before cauterization. Signup and view all the answers

What are DeBakey Vascular Thumb Forceps used for?

Designed for delicate, nontraumatic vascular surgery. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Digital Thermometer?

Instrument that measures body temperature electronically. Signup and view all the answers

What are Disposable Gloves used for?

To protect against contamination during medical procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What are Disposable Hypodermic Needles used for?

Rapid delivery of liquids and medications. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Ear Notcher?

A type of punch used to identify animals by marking their ears. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Electric Defibrillator?

Apparatus for stopping heart fibrillation with electric current. Signup and view all the answers

What are Emasculators used for?

To castrate an animal by crushing the spermatic cord. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Endotracheal Tube?

Fits snugly into the trachea to maintain open airways. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Fecal Loop?

Long narrow wand inserted to obtain fecal samples. Signup and view all the answers

What are Fecalyzers used for?

Diagnostic tests for diagnosing parasitism in animals. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Gag Mouth Speculum do?

Prevents the mouth from closing during procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Gauze Muzzle?

A create muzzle made from roll gauze or ribbon. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Gelpi Retractor?

Self-retracting instrument with sharp single points. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Halsted Mosquito Hemostats Forceps do?

Used to crush very small vessels during surgery. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Halter and Lead Rope?

Harness worn by animals for leading. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Head Chute?

Device used to restrain large animals for examination. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Hog Snare?

Device designed for holding a wire noose. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Hoof Knife?

Strong, slightly curved knife for trimming hooves. Signup and view all the answers

What do Hoof Nippers do?

Nip off the bottom edge of the hoof wall. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Hoof Rasp?

Used to trim the surface of the hoof. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Humane Twitch?

A twitch fastened over the lower jaw to restrain the animal. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Hydraulic Chute?

Device with hydraulic functions for handling cattle. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Identification Tag Applicator?

Metal tags issued for identification in armed forces. Signup and view all the answers

What do Kelly Forceps resemble?

Resemble scissors with a blunted grip. Signup and view all the answers

What are Laryngoscopes used for?

For lighting and examining the airway. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Lead Shank with Chain Across the Nose?

Lead with a chain end used for animal control. Signup and view all the answers

What do Lister Bandage scissors do?

Make cutting bandages easier without cutting the skin. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Littauer Suture Removal Scissors?

For the removal of sutures only. Signup and view all the answers

What do Mayo Dissecting Scissors cut?

Heavy tissues and sutures. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder used for?

Driving needles through tissue and assisting with suturing. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Metal Balling Gun?

Used for administering large boluses safely. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Metzanbaum Dissecting Scissors?

Delicate instrument for cutting and separating tissues. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Mouth Speculum?

Device for keeping the mouth open. Signup and view all the answers

What are Nail Trimmers used for?

To trim the length of nails. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Nylon Muzzle?

Device placed over an animal's snout to prevent biting. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder?

Combination instrument for suturing and cutting. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Ophthalmoscope used for?

To view the interior of the eye. Signup and view all the answers

What does an Otoscope allow doctors to do?

Look inside the ears of their patients. Signup and view all the answers

What is Personal Protective Clothing?

Clothing worn to protect from body fluids and contagions. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Pet Piller do?

Administers tablets and capsules to pets. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Pill Counting Tray?

Tray used to count pills and medications. Signup and view all the answers

What is Radiology Personal Protective Equipment?

Lead-lined clothing that protects against radiation. Signup and view all the answers

What are Rat Tooth Thumb Forceps used for?

Hold large thick tissues and skin. Signup and view all the answers

What are Rochester-Carmalt Forceps used for?

Clamping tissue containing vessels. Signup and view all the answers

What are Rochester-Ochsner Forceps?

Forceps used in orthopedic or large animal surgery. Signup and view all the answers

What does Rochester-Pean Forceps do?

Clamp tissue in bundles and large vessels. Signup and view all the answers

What are Russian Thumb Forceps used for?

Good for needle holding but traumatic for tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What are Silver Nitrate Sticks used for?

Chemically cauterize skin and provide hemostasis. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Small Animal Oxygen Cage?

Administers supplemental oxygen to relieve hypoxemia. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Snook Ovariohysterectomy Hook used for?

Locating the uterus during spaying procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Sphygmomanometer?

Device used to measure blood pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Steel Lift Table?

Durable table for lifting and transporting heavy loads. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Stethoscope?

Medical instrument for listening to heart or breathing. Signup and view all the answers

What are Suction Tips used for?

Oral suctioning tool for medical procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Suction Unit do?

Creates suction to transport materials in medical contexts. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Surgical Cap?

Covers the head of surgical team members. Signup and view all the answers

What are Surgical Gloves used for?

Prevent contamination between caregivers and patients. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Surgical Gown?

Protective garment worn in hospitals during surgeries. Signup and view all the answers

What are Surgical Masks used for?

Minimize wound contamination during procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What are Surgical Needles used for?

Sharp instruments for suturing or puncturing. Signup and view all the answers

What is Suture Material?

Medical device used to hold tissues together. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Syringe with Butterfly Catheter?

A metal needle with flexible plastic 'wings'. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Surgical Instruments and Equipment

Adson Thumb Forceps: Thumb-operated forceps designed for tissue grasping with a rat-tooth tip for secure handling.
Alligator Forceps: Strong forceps with double clamps, suitable for holding and manipulating tissue.
Allis Tissue Forceps: Locking intestinal forceps that accommodate thicker tissues when locked.
Backhaus Towel Clamps: Clamps with sharp incurving blades used to secure surgical drapes to an anesthetized patient’s skin.
Babcock Tissue Forceps: Gentle intestinal forceps with broad, flared ends, minimizing trauma during tissue handling.
DeBakey Vascular Thumb Forceps: Designed for delicate vascular surgery with longitudinal ribs for gentle gripping and handling of tissues.
Crile Forceps: Hemostatic clamps used to occlude blood vessels before cauterization or ligation.

Anesthesia and Resuscitation Tools

Ambubag: Manual resuscitator for providing positive pressure ventilation to non-breathing patients.
Anesthetic Machines: Devices for administering inhalation anesthetics and controlling patient ventilation.
Digital Thermometer: Measures body temperature using electronic means for accurate readings.

Sterilization and Hygiene Equipment

Autoclave: Primary method for surgical sterilization using steam and pressure in a sealed container.
Autoclave Tape Indicator: Tape that changes color to indicate proper sterilization of instruments.
Cold Sterile Tray: Container for instruments immersed in cold sterilization solutions, crucial for preventing infections.

Protective Gear and Safety Equipment

Personal Protective Clothing: Garments designed to shield wearers from exposure to body fluids and contagions.
Surgical Masks: Protective masks to minimize contamination during surgical procedures.
Radiology Personal Protective Equipment: Lead-lined clothing used to protect against radiation exposure in medical environments.

Miscellaneous Veterinary Tools

Ear Notcher: Punch tool used for marking animal ears for identification.
Sphygmomanometer: Device for measuring blood pressure during surgery, assisting anesthesia depth management.
Hoof Rasp: Instrument for trimming hooves, ensuring proper hoof health in equine care.

Restraint and Handling Devices

Basket Muzzle: Prevents biting and eating, fitted over an animal's snout.
Halter and Lead Rope: Harness used to lead horses and other animals, designed for safety and control.
Chain Twitch: Device used to restrain horses, providing control through a chain loop.

Surgical and Diagnostic Instruments

Mayo Dissecting Scissors: Heavy scissors used for cutting tissues and sutures, proportionate in size to ensure efficiency.
Littauer Suture Removal Scissors: Specialized scissors designed solely for removing sutures, featuring a circular cutting area for precision.
Ophthalmoscope: Instrument for examining the interior of the eye and assessing ocular health.

Unique Veterinary Tools

Snook Ovariohysterectomy Hook: Long, thin instrument used to locate uterine structures during spay procedures.
Gelpi Retractor: Self-retracting tool showcasing sharp points for effective wound exposure during surgeries.

Surgical Techniques

Tourniquet: Device for stopping blood flow in emergencies, typically compressing limbs with tight bands.
Trocar: Instrument with a cutting point used for draining fluids from body cavities.

Assessment and Monitoring

Suction Unit: Equipment designed for oral suctioning, essential during surgical procedures to maintain a clear field.
Thermometer: Essential for monitoring body temperature, important for patient management.

These notes encapsulate key surgical and veterinary tools, their functions, and specific applications essential for veterinary students and professionals.

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Test your knowledge of essential veterinary tools with these flashcards. From Adson Thumb Forceps to Allis Tissue Forceps, learn the definitions and functions of key instruments used in veterinary practice.