Canine Ovariohysterectomy Experience Essay

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This past week at my internship was rather busy. On Monday, I prepared the operation theatre and equipment required for a canine ovariohysterectomy. I observed the surgery as well as assisted a veterinary technician in monitoring the parameters of the anaesthetized patient. The rest of the day was then spent caring for the hospitalised patients making sure their cages were clean and that they were comfortable, as well as administering their medications. Also, I got to feed tablet medications to a cat by hand, which I found challenging and required a few tries before I succeed. Additionally, I aided the doctors in restraining patients for blood collection from the jugular and cephalic vein. I also observed in a consultation, how a fluorescein eye stain test is carried out to detect damage to the cornea.

The next day, I was assigned to feed oral medication to the same cat, at which I was more …show more content…

Additionally, I also had the opportunity to shave down and clean the surgical site for the feline ovariohysterectomy, as well as aided in the monitoring of the anaesthetized patient during the surgeries. Thereafter, I washed and packed the surgical equipment to be sterilized in the autoclave. In addition, I observed and had a go at tapping fluids from lungs, as well as observed nasal tube feeding.

On Friday, I was tasked to carry out nasal tube feeding after having been taught how to do so earlier on. During a canine orchiectomy plus dental and canine mastectomy, I monitored the parameters of the anaesthetized patient throughout the entire procedure, ensuring that it was stable and on the right plane of anaesthesia. After which, I was assigned to take care of the patient recovering from general anaesthetic. The remainder of the day was then spent doing basic housekeeping around the

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