Skill #1 for Penn Foster Vet Tech Program, Externship II.

Surgical prep for K9 and feline ovariohysterectomy, orchiectomy, and gastropexy (added bonus). Student ID#23101590.

All patients being monitored by a licensed RVT under direct/indirect DVM supervision.

All patients clinically sound prior to and after procedures.

Ovariohysterectomy and gastropexy patients placed in dorsal recumbency for prep as well as procedure. Orchiectomy feline patient placed in right lateral recumbency for prep and procedure. K9 orchiectomy patient placed in dorsal recumbency for prep and procedure. All patients in dorsal recumbency placed on surgical table with V-trough used as needed and legs tied in with quick-release ties.

Abdominal procedures that normally would require bladder expression either patient emptied bladder prior to procedure, was expressed by RVT prior to prep, or left unexpressed per surgeon request.

Transfer of abdominal surgical patients to OR not recorded to ensure a timely and smooth transition and for patient and staff safety. Small patients are carried in dorsal recumbency to the surgical suite, while large patients are rolled in on a gurney. Transition is smooth and uneventful when all hands on deck.

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