A veterinary technician's role in surgery (Proceedings)
It is important that the technician examines and inform the surgeon of any abnormalities before the patient is anesthetized.
The Patient
It is important that the technician examines and inform the surgeon of any abnormalities before the patient is anesthetized. It is important that things such as food or water were denied over night, the animal received prescribed pre-surgical medication, all vital signs are normal, etc.
• Examination Of The Patient
• Anesthesia And Monitoring
• Talking To The Owner
• Preparation For Surgery
The Surgery
• Preparation Of The Surgery Room
• Preparation Of The Patient
• Preparation & Proper Use Of The Instruments
• Proper Suture Material Selection
• Suturing Techniques
The Recovary
• Recovering The Patient
• Pain Management
• Wound Healing
The Post-Op Period
• Feeding
• Body Temp
• Eliminations
• Home Instructions
Proposed midlevel role poses unacceptable risks
October 30th 2024Proposals that would create a new midlevel practitioner (MLP) role raise serious concerns about the future of quality care for veterinary patients. Sometimes referred to as a veterinary professional associate (VPA), their duties would overlap those of a veterinarian and veterinary technician.
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