Hosa - Veterinary Sci Tools Terms

Ambu Bag

a hand-held device that is used to manually breathe for the patient on a temporary basis

Autoclave

Piece of equipment used to sterilize articles by way of steam under pressure and/or dry heat

Bair Hugger Warming Unit

convective temperature management system utilized within a hospital or surgery center to maintain a patient's core body temperature

Balling Gun

tool used to administer pills, boluses, or magnets to livestock

Barnes Dehorner

Remove small horns from calves, goats, and sheep

Binocular Microscope

a light microscope that has two ocular lenses

Butterfly Catheter

A rigid, hollow, venous cannulation device identified by its plastic "wings" that act as anchoring points for securing the catheter.

Cattle Prod

a handheld device commonly used to make cattle or other livestock move by striking or poking them

Colostrometer

Tool that measures the specific gravity of colostrum.

Endotracheal Tubes

catheter inserted into the trachea for establishing and maintaining a patent airway and to ensure the adequate exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

Fecal Flotation Kit

A test to diagnose parasitism in animals.

Hoof Testers

instrument used to test sensitivity in the equine foot

Insulin Syringe

Use to insert insulin into a diabetic

Laryngoscope

an instrument used to examine the larynx

Lavage System

uses a wound irrigant under pressure, which is powered by an electronic device, to irrigate and cleanse the wound.

Leukopet System

Counts the number of white blood cells for avian species.

Mayo Scissors

A heavy scissor used for cutting tough tissue such as heavy connective tissue or blunt items. blades may be straight or curved, smooth or serrated.

Mayo Stand

a movable stainless steel instrument tray on a stand

Mobile Crash Cart

carry the medication and equipment to the site and allows staff to retrieve and use what they need quickly

Mobile X-Ray Unit

wheeled cart that transports an x-ray generator

Mouth Speculum

Holds mouth open. Upper and lower canines rest on it.

Needle Holders

grasp and manipulate the needle while suturing

Patient Warming System

innovative method of patient temperature management, regulates body temperature, keeps body warm

Penrose Drains

Thin-walled and soft, flexible tubing used to drain exudates from recovering wound sites

Pulse Oximeter

an external monitor placed on the patient's finger or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood

Radiograph Machine

Device that produces X-rays

Reagent Strip Test

used in clinical analysis of urine and blood, in particular for monitoring glucose concentration.

Scalpel Blades

Used to make incisions and perform dissections; There are a variety of blades and handles which allow a user to customize the scalpel for a specific function.

Semi-Automated External Defibrillator

read the victim's underlying heart rhythm and if it detects a shockable rhythm, it will prompt the rescuer to push the Shock Button in order to deliver the electrical shock

Senn/Rake Retractor

Used to hold open wound or incision for better view of underlying tissue

Sharps Container

A puncture-proof container designed specifically to safely dispose of needles, scalpels, and other sharp disposable medical instruments

Splints

devices that can be used to immobilize injured parts when fractures, dislocations, and other similar injuries are present or suspected

Surgical Pack

sterile instruments prepared for a surgery procedure

Tenotomy/Iris Scissors

used for delicate dissection and cutting

Through the Needle Catheter

Mostly placed in jugular. Long catheter which goes through the stylette.

Tissue Forceps

tweezer-like, non-locking instruments used to grasp tissue

Tooth Float

a file used to smooth down a horses teeth

Trocar

sharply pointed surgical instrument used in cavity embalming to aspirate the cavities and inject cavity fluid; may also be used for supplemental hypodermic embalming

Urinary Catheters

used to drain urine

Urine Analyzer

device used in the clinical setting to perform automatic urine testing

Vacutainer

device that holds blood tubes