VEG Roll Call Fun Facts
Fun Fact: I have a little oddities shop on Etsy where I sell my art!
Who is Xhaira Rivera?
Use this for most cats and the little dogs under 7kg or 15lbs.
What is a non-rebreathing circuit?
A "GI Band-Aid", this medication is a GI protectant. Should be given 1-2 hours prior to, or after feedings.
What is Sucralfate?
Trough, Ultrasound, 3cc Syringe, 22g 1 1/2" Needle, Alcohol, White Top Tubes.
What is a cystocentesis?
Fun Fact: I have an Irish Twin!
Who is Andreina Martinez?
A passive scavenging system that collects waste gases. Remember to weight before each use, and throw out after an increase of 50g!
What is an F-Air Cannister?
In order to keep patency of a sampling line, you want to make sure you flush with this after every blood draw.
What is a Heparin Flush?
Clippers, Scrub and Alcohol Gauze, Dry Gauze, 18G/20g/22g/24g ____, Tape, T-Set, Flush, Injection Plug.
What is a IV Catheter?
Fun Fact: I love running (I once ran 11 miles in 108 minutes).
Who is Samantha Skretkowicz?
A vital piece of equipment used to leak test and give IPPV (intermittent positive pressure ventilation). ALWAYS remember to open immediately after.
What is the Pop-Off Valve?
You want to infuse 2 CRI's to a patient at the same time. Instead of placing another IVC, you can grab this to sit between the Extension Set and the T-Set.
What is a Y-Set?
Clippers, Scrub and Saline Gauze, +/- Syringe with Saline (for prepucial flush), Trough, 20g or 18g Catheter, Tomcat Catheter, Red Rubber, Foley Catheter, Empty Large Syringe (12cc, 35cc, 60cc), White Top Tubes, 3-4 Saline Flushes in Large Syringe, Non-Absorbable Suture, Needle Holder, Tape, Urine Collection System (christmas tree, extension set, collection bag).
What is a Urinary Unblocking Procedure?
Fun Fact: I’m Italian German Irish.
Who is Mark Veith?
The circuit chosen for patients that are a bit too small for the rebreathing circuits, but still over 7kgs (15lbs).
What is a Pediatric Rebreathing Circuit?
What is 25mls?
Proparacaine, Non-Absorbable Suture, Needle Holders, appropriately sized (enteral feeding) tube, Sterile Lube or Lidocaine Gel, +/- Syringe with Saline, 6cc or 12cc Syringe, E-collar.
What is a Nasogastric Tube?
Fun Fact: I’ve worked on zebras and tortoises before.
Who is Megan Knoell?
Measured in centimeters per H2O, the name of this pressure gauge is key when leak testing the anesthesia machine.
What is a manometer?
The DVM informs you that we expect to change ADDITIVES quite frequently on a patient. Instead of spiking multiple bags, you grab this instead (ideal for Insulin CRIs).
What is a Buretrol (Burette)?
Clippers, Scrub/Alcohol Gauze, +/- Lidocaine (Local Block), 20g/18g Catheter, +/- Ultrasound, Extension Set, Water Bowl (with Water), Dry Gauze
What is a trocharization or thoracocentesis?