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Which type of needle is generally more suitable than cutting needles for thin avian skin?
Which type of needle is generally more suitable than cutting needles for thin avian skin?
- Taper point needles (correct)
- Round bodied needles
- Reverse cutting needles
- Swaged on needles
Which type of needle is less traumatic than using re-usable needles and is sharper?
Which type of needle is less traumatic than using re-usable needles and is sharper?
- Taper point needles
- Round bodied needles
- Swaged on needles (correct)
- Reverse cutting needles
Which type of needle is better suited to tendons and the thicker skin over the legs and feet of birds such as raptors?
Which type of needle is better suited to tendons and the thicker skin over the legs and feet of birds such as raptors?
- Round bodied needles
- Reverse cutting needles (correct)
- Swaged on needles
- Taper point needles
Which type of needle is easiest and least traumatic to pass through the strong rigid skin of most lizards and tortoises?
Which type of needle is easiest and least traumatic to pass through the strong rigid skin of most lizards and tortoises?
Which type of needle is best used to prevent inadvertent tearing of wound edges in small delicate species such as leopard geckos?
Which type of needle is best used to prevent inadvertent tearing of wound edges in small delicate species such as leopard geckos?
Which type of needle is the most suitable for skin wounds of small mammals with their mix of elastic fibers and collagen in the skin?
Which type of needle is the most suitable for skin wounds of small mammals with their mix of elastic fibers and collagen in the skin?
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in equines in all countries except Australia?
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in equines in all countries except Australia?
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in equines in Australia?
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in equines in Australia?
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in elephants?
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in elephants?
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in rabbits?
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in rabbits?
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in alpacas (as per Australia)?
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in alpacas (as per Australia)?
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in other mammals with an adult length greater than 17 cm?
Where is the recommended implantation site for microchips in other mammals with an adult length greater than 17 cm?
Which type of fracture is commonly seen in chelonians with beak injuries?
Which type of fracture is commonly seen in chelonians with beak injuries?
What is the recommended method for stabilizing and fixing shell trauma wounds in chelonians?
What is the recommended method for stabilizing and fixing shell trauma wounds in chelonians?
Which type of dressing is suitable for use in beak injuries in birds?
Which type of dressing is suitable for use in beak injuries in birds?
What is a unique feature of avian bones that needs to be considered in surgery?
What is a unique feature of avian bones that needs to be considered in surgery?
How long does it take for maximum callus formation and complete bone healing to occur in chickens?
How long does it take for maximum callus formation and complete bone healing to occur in chickens?
Why is external coaptation (bandaging) not ideal in birds?
Why is external coaptation (bandaging) not ideal in birds?
Which of the following is a paste composed of gelatin, pectin, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose used for treating mouth ulcers?
Which of the following is a paste composed of gelatin, pectin, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose used for treating mouth ulcers?
What type of needles are best for sutures used in ventral coeliotomy closure?
What type of needles are best for sutures used in ventral coeliotomy closure?
Which type of sutures are often the best choice for fish and amphibians with slow healing due to their poikilothermic physiology?
Which type of sutures are often the best choice for fish and amphibians with slow healing due to their poikilothermic physiology?
What is the recommended method for repairing wounds in arthropods such as tarantulas and scorpions?
What is the recommended method for repairing wounds in arthropods such as tarantulas and scorpions?
What is the recommended method for cleaning reptile skin before wound closure?
What is the recommended method for cleaning reptile skin before wound closure?
Where is the recommended microchip implantation site in birds with a weight of less than 5.5 kg?
Where is the recommended microchip implantation site in birds with a weight of less than 5.5 kg?
Which type of sutures are softer, more pliable, have less memory, and knot easier than rigid monofilament materials?
Which type of sutures are softer, more pliable, have less memory, and knot easier than rigid monofilament materials?
Which suture materials are suitable for general soft tissue and skin surgery in birds?
Which suture materials are suitable for general soft tissue and skin surgery in birds?
Which suture materials should not be used in the gastrointestinal tract or in infected structures?
Which suture materials should not be used in the gastrointestinal tract or in infected structures?
Which suture materials are associated with haematomas, seromas, and sterile granuloma formation?
Which suture materials are associated with haematomas, seromas, and sterile granuloma formation?
Which suture materials are suitable for skin sutures in amphibians and fish?
Which suture materials are suitable for skin sutures in amphibians and fish?
Which type of sutures are associated with post-operative abdominal adhesions in rabbits?
Which type of sutures are associated with post-operative abdominal adhesions in rabbits?
Which medication is contraindicated in rabbits due to its immunosuppressive effects?
Which medication is contraindicated in rabbits due to its immunosuppressive effects?
What is the recommended method for weight control in rabbits with compromised joints?
What is the recommended method for weight control in rabbits with compromised joints?
What is necessary to slow cartilage degeneration and disease progression in rabbits?
What is necessary to slow cartilage degeneration and disease progression in rabbits?
What is the most effective way to encourage moderate exercise in rabbits?
What is the most effective way to encourage moderate exercise in rabbits?
What is the main purpose of using a single high dose of Meloxicam peri-operatively in laboratory rabbits?
What is the main purpose of using a single high dose of Meloxicam peri-operatively in laboratory rabbits?
What can happen if joint movement is completely restricted in rabbits?
What can happen if joint movement is completely restricted in rabbits?
Why is corticosteroid treatment contraindicated in rabbits?
Why is corticosteroid treatment contraindicated in rabbits?
What is the recommended substrate for encouraging ambulation in rabbits?
What is the recommended substrate for encouraging ambulation in rabbits?
What is the recommended approach for weight control in rabbits with compromised joints?
What is the recommended approach for weight control in rabbits with compromised joints?
What is the potential risk of using corticosteroid treatment in rabbits?
What is the potential risk of using corticosteroid treatment in rabbits?
Which type of grafting is not possible in most veterinary avian patients due to their small size?
Which type of grafting is not possible in most veterinary avian patients due to their small size?
What is the technique of choice in most avian fractures?
What is the technique of choice in most avian fractures?
What is the purpose of leaving all fragments in avian fractures whenever possible?
What is the purpose of leaving all fragments in avian fractures whenever possible?
Which type of fixator system is a tubular fixator connector bar with locking hex nuts?
Which type of fixator system is a tubular fixator connector bar with locking hex nuts?
What is the advantage of using tied-in fixators in avian fractures?
What is the advantage of using tied-in fixators in avian fractures?
Which type of grafting has lead to foreign body reactions, sequestra, and infections in avian patients?
Which type of grafting has lead to foreign body reactions, sequestra, and infections in avian patients?
Which type of fixator system is becoming increasingly popular with canine and feline surgeons?
Which type of fixator system is becoming increasingly popular with canine and feline surgeons?
Which type of bone grafting technique has little application in clinical exotic animal surgery?
Which type of bone grafting technique has little application in clinical exotic animal surgery?
Why is external fixation the technique of choice in most avian fractures?
Why is external fixation the technique of choice in most avian fractures?
Which type of fixator system is a commonly used one in birds?
Which type of fixator system is a commonly used one in birds?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a modular system for fracture fixation in parrots?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a modular system for fracture fixation in parrots?
What is a common cause of hind limb lameness in rabbits that is often missed on examination?
What is a common cause of hind limb lameness in rabbits that is often missed on examination?
Which limb fracture is the most common presenting fracture in rabbits?
Which limb fracture is the most common presenting fracture in rabbits?
What is the most suitable drug for managing osteoarthritis in rabbits?
What is the most suitable drug for managing osteoarthritis in rabbits?
What is the recommended dosage of meloxicam for severe cases of osteoarthritis in rabbits?
What is the recommended dosage of meloxicam for severe cases of osteoarthritis in rabbits?
What did a study by Turner et al (2006) conclude about the dosage of meloxicam for effective analgesia in rabbits?
What did a study by Turner et al (2006) conclude about the dosage of meloxicam for effective analgesia in rabbits?
What is a potential drawback of using a once daily dosage of meloxicam for osteoarthritis in rabbits?
What is a potential drawback of using a once daily dosage of meloxicam for osteoarthritis in rabbits?
What is the recommended management approach for simple minimally displaced fractures in rabbits?
What is the recommended management approach for simple minimally displaced fractures in rabbits?
What is a potential consequence of using external coaptation (bandaging) in birds?
What is a potential consequence of using external coaptation (bandaging) in birds?
What is a unique feature of avian bones that needs to be considered in surgery?
What is a unique feature of avian bones that needs to be considered in surgery?
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Round-bodied needles
Round-bodied needles
Suitable for thin avian skin.
Cutting needles
Cutting needles
Better for thicker bird skin and tendons.
Reverse cutting needles
Reverse cutting needles
Less traumatic, sharp, good for delicate species.
Tri-beveled needles
Tri-beveled needles
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Monosyn suture
Monosyn suture
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Equine microchip site (non-Australia)
Equine microchip site (non-Australia)
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Equine microchip site (Australia)
Equine microchip site (Australia)
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Elephant microchip site
Elephant microchip site
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Rabbit microchip site
Rabbit microchip site
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Mammal microchip site (large)
Mammal microchip site (large)
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Comminuted fractures
Comminuted fractures
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Chelonians shell trauma repair
Chelonians shell trauma repair
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Bird beak injury dressing
Bird beak injury dressing
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Avian bone surgery consideration
Avian bone surgery consideration
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Chicken bone healing time
Chicken bone healing time
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Avian external coaptation
Avian external coaptation
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Avian fractures fixator
Avian fractures fixator
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Rabbit hind limb lameness
Rabbit hind limb lameness
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Rabbit common fracture
Rabbit common fracture
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Rabbit osteoarthritis treatment
Rabbit osteoarthritis treatment
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Meloxicam rabbit dosage (severe)
Meloxicam rabbit dosage (severe)
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Corticosteroid use in rabbits
Corticosteroid use in rabbits
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Rabbit weight control
Rabbit weight control
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Rabbit joint degeneration cause
Rabbit joint degeneration cause
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Study Notes
Sutures and Needles
- Round-bodied needles are generally more suitable for thin avian skin than cutting needles.
- Reverse cutting needles are less traumatic than re-usable needles and are sharper.
- Cutting needles are better suited to tendons and the thicker skin over the legs and feet of birds such as raptors.
- Tri-beveled needles are the easiest and least traumatic to pass through the strong rigid skin of most lizards and tortoises.
- Reverse cutting needles are best used to prevent inadvertent tearing of wound edges in small delicate species such as leopard geckos.
- Monosyn is the most suitable suture material for skin wounds of small mammals with their mix of elastic fibers and collagen in the skin.
Microchip Implantation Sites
- The recommended implantation site for microchips in equines in all countries except Australia is the nuchal ligament.
- In Australia, the recommended implantation site for microchips in equines is the neck, halfway between the poll and the withers.
- The recommended implantation site for microchips in elephants is the muscle mass of the neck, about 10-15 cm below the ear.
- The recommended implantation site for microchips in rabbits is the dorsum of the neck.
- The recommended implantation site for microchips in alpacas (as per Australia) is the nuchal ligament.
- The recommended implantation site for microchips in other mammals with an adult length greater than 17 cm is the subcutaneous tissue between the scapulae.
Fractures and Surgery
- Comminuted fractures are commonly seen in chelonians with beak injuries.
- The recommended method for stabilizing and fixing shell trauma wounds in chelonians is to use a combination of wire and acrylic.
- Petrolatum gel is a suitable dressing for use in beak injuries in birds.
- Avian bones have air-filled cavities, which need to be considered in surgery.
- Maximum callus formation and complete bone healing take 4-6 weeks to occur in chickens.
- External coaptation (bandaging) is not ideal in birds because it can cause skin irritation and restrict movement.
Wound Care
- Orabase is a paste composed of gelatin, pectin, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose used for treating mouth ulcers.
- Polydioxanone (PDS) sutures are best for sutures used in ventral coeliotomy closure.
- Monosyn is often the best choice for fish and amphibians with slow healing due to their poikilothermic physiology.
- The recommended method for repairing wounds in arthropods such as tarantulas and scorpions is to use a biocompatible adhesive.
- The recommended method for cleaning reptile skin before wound closure is to use a gentle scrub with a soft-bristled brush and an antimicrobial solution.
Suture Materials
- Soft, pliable sutures with less memory and easy knotting are suitable for general soft tissue and skin surgery in birds.
- Monosyn and polyglyconate sutures should not be used in the gastrointestinal tract or in infected structures.
- Polyglecaprone (Monocryl) sutures are associated with haematomas, seromas, and sterile granuloma formation.
- Polyglyconate sutures are suitable for skin sutures in amphibians and fish.
- Polydioxanone (PDS) sutures are associated with post-operative abdominal adhesions in rabbits.
Rabbits
- Corticosteroid treatment is contraindicated in rabbits due to its immunosuppressive effects.
- The recommended method for weight control in rabbits with compromised joints is to provide a high-fiber, low-calorie diet and encourage moderate exercise.
- Restricted joint movement can lead to joint degeneration and disease progression in rabbits.
- A single high dose of Meloxicam peri-operatively is used to provide post-operative analgesia in laboratory rabbits.
- Corticosteroid treatment is associated with a potential risk of gastrointestinal ulceration and immunosuppression in rabbits.
Fixators and Bone Grafting
- External fixation is the technique of choice in most avian fractures.
- The advantage of using tied-in fixators in avian fractures is that it allows for early return to flight and weight-bearing.
- The tubular fixator connector bar with locking hex nuts is a type of fixator system.
- Cortical allografts have led to foreign body reactions, sequestra, and infections in avian patients.
- External coaptation (bandaging) is a potential consequence of using external coaptation in birds, which can cause skin irritation and restrict movement.
Other
- A common cause of hind limb lameness in rabbits is fractured or dislocated patellas, which is often missed on examination.
- The most common presenting fracture in rabbits is the lateral condyle fracture.
- Meloxicam is the most suitable drug for managing osteoarthritis in rabbits.
- The recommended dosage of meloxicam for severe cases of osteoarthritis in rabbits is 0.5-1 mg/kg q24h.
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Quiz: Test your knowledge on wound closure and treatment options Description: Take this quiz to assess your understanding of wound closure techniques and treatment options. Explore the challenges of wound closure and learn about alternative methods such as second intention healing. Discover the benefits of using orobase, a gelatin-based paste, in protecting and healing ulcerated surfaces.
