Prep and use of suction equipment (level 3 folio)

Re: Prep and use of suction equipment (level 3 folio)

Maisy — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:17:19 GMT

If you want to include info about the different types of suction tips etc, Veterinary Instrumentation catalogue has a brief description for what tip should be used. This is all that is required if you want to add further details other than manual suction with needle and syringe!

Re: Prep and use of suction equipment (level 3 folio)

les punton — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:07:04 GMT

have you seen that they are thinking of doing away with PF? doing all theory in 1st year then all practical experience in 2nd (at least I think thats how I read it. It mean no more assessors just mentors!

Re: Prep and use of suction equipment (level 3 folio)

Emily Hibbs — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:54:37 GMT

Thanks for both of the replies! Seeing as it only needs to be covered for knowledge and understanding, I wouldn't actually need any evidence in using it? Just how to? So if I wrote about preparing a sterile needle and syringe this would be enough to show I understand?

Ridiculous portfolio!!!!

Re: Prep and use of suction equipment (level 3 folio)

les punton — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:49:13 GMT

think I had this prob when I was doing this case, so I done a set up and maint in an appendix, but collection of abdominal fluid or something through a syringe is classed as suction?

Another option may be going to a neighbouring surgery to look at theirs?

Re: Prep and use of suction equipment (level 3 folio)

SharonSP — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:48:11 GMT

Try keeping it simple and use a needle and syringe! It can be classed as suction equipment if you are drawing fluid off a chest or ascitic fluid from the abdomen. Sterile needles and syringes can also be used for abdominal lavage. You still have to collect and potnetially prepare it. Not many practices have electronic suction equipement so this is what vets would use in those cases.