intraoperative xrays

Re: intraoperative xrays

Nick Shackleton — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:41:44 GMT

Have your practice thought about investing in. Fluoroscopy / c-arm unit. A lot better as can image the patient whilst sterility isn't broken. Can be picked up from NHS auctions. Prior to getting fluoro we used to suture up and place dressing on wounds. Not ideal I know

Re: intraoperative xrays

sarah rogers — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:52:42 GMT

thanks for all your relplies, been a great help

Re: intraoperative xrays

Jo Mackenzie — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:18:06 GMT

In various practices Ive locummed at most places seem to suture up, cover the kit with a sterile drape, and move the animal to x-ray, then re-prep and move back to theatre if necessary, but Ive also seen a few places which have portable x-ray machines and move them into theatre to take an intraoperative x-ray.

Re: intraoperative xrays

SmegSlayer — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:24:37 GMT

we sutured up coz theatre was downstairs and xray upstairs...

Re: intraoperative xrays

bongo — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:18:15 GMT

We still suture up and apply dressing before leaving theatre but cover kit with a sterile drape in case need to come back. Doesn't take 2 seconds to remove sutures again ( obviously after re prepping and draping!) Also being in referrals we have the option of fluoroscopy aswell.

Re: intraoperative xrays

Selena Carnell — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:51:22 GMT

We have the same trouble, having to move the animal some how keep it sterile and get the X-ray done. Means we go through a shed load of drapes!