HOSA Veterinary Science Instruments

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Ambu bag

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

<p>a hand-held device that is used to manually breathe for the patient on a temporary basis</p>
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Autoclave

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

<p>Piece of equipment used to sterilize articles by way of steam under pressure and/or dry heat</p>
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Bair Hugger Warming Unit

maintain patents core body temperature

<p>maintain patents core body temperature</p>
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Balling Gun

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

<p>tool used to administer pills, boluses, or magnets to livestock</p>
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Barnes Dehorner

Remove small horns from calves, goats, and sheep

<p>Remove small horns from calves, goats, and sheep</p>
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Binocular Microscope

a light microscope that has two ocular lenses

<p>a light microscope that has two ocular lenses</p>
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Butterfly Catheter

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

<p>A rigid, hollow, venous cannulation device identified by its plastic "wings" that act as anchoring points for securing the catheter.</p>
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Cattle Prod

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

<p>a handheld device commonly used to make cattle or other livestock move by striking or poking them</p>
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Clipboard

A storage area that temporarily stores the items for a user to paste in another location of the document or office file.

<p>A storage area that temporarily stores the items for a user to paste in another location of the document or office file.</p>
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Colostrometer

instrument designed to float in a sample of colostrum to measure the specific gravity of colostrum

<p>instrument designed to float in a sample of colostrum to measure the specific gravity of colostrum</p>
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Endotracheal Tubes and Laryngoscope

-a catheter that is inserted into the trachea for the primary purpose of establishing and maintaining a patent airway and to ensure the adequate exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

-an instrument for examining the larynx, or for inserting a tube through it

<p>-a catheter that is inserted into the trachea for the primary purpose of establishing and maintaining a patent airway and to ensure the adequate exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.</p><p>-an instrument for examining the larynx, or for inserting a tube through it</p>
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Fecal Flotation Kits

used to collect fecal samples

<p>used to collect fecal samples</p>
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Hoof Testers

instrument used to test sensitivity in the equine foot

<p>instrument used to test sensitivity in the equine foot</p>
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Insulin Syringe

similar to a hypodermic syringe, but the scale is specially designed for insulin: a 100-unit calibrated scale intended for use with U-100 insulin

<p>similar to a hypodermic syringe, but the scale is specially designed for insulin: a 100-unit calibrated scale intended for use with U-100 insulin</p>
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Lavage system

System used to clean or flush wounds of contaminants or debris.

<p>System used to clean or flush wounds of contaminants or debris.</p>
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Leukopet System

Used for performing White Blood Cell count in Avian and Reptilian species

<p>Used for performing White Blood Cell count in Avian and Reptilian species</p>
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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.

<p>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.</p>
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Mayo Stands

Small portable stand with a tray on top that is covered with a sterile drapes and on which instruments, equipment, supplies frequently used

<p>Small portable stand with a tray on top that is covered with a sterile drapes and on which instruments, equipment, supplies frequently used</p>
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Mobile Crash Cart

A set of trays/drawers/shelves on wheels used in hospitals for transportation and dispensing of emergency medication/equipment.

<p>A set of trays/drawers/shelves on wheels used in hospitals for transportation and dispensing of emergency medication/equipment.</p>
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Mobile X-Ray Unit

A portable X-Ray unit that could be moved around

<p>A portable X-Ray unit that could be moved around</p>
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Mouth Speculum

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

<p>Holds mouth open. Upper and lower canines rest on it.</p>
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Needle Holders

grasp and manipulate the needle while suturing

<p>grasp and manipulate the needle while suturing</p>
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Patient Warming System

To maintain precise patient temperatures during lengthy and complex surgical procedures

<p>To maintain precise patient temperatures during lengthy and complex surgical procedures</p>
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Penrose Drains

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

<p>Thin walled and soft, flexible tubing used to drain exudates from recovering wound sites</p>
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Pulse Oximeter

External monitor that measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood

<p>External monitor that measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood</p>
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Radiograph Machine

Type of imaging using x-rays to take pictures of inside the body.

<p>Type of imaging using x-rays to take pictures of inside the body.</p>
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Reagent Strip Test

A test strip containing different chemical pads that change when liquids are added to them, like urine.

<p>A test strip containing different chemical pads that change when liquids are added to them, like urine.</p>
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Scalpel Blades

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

<p>Used to make incisions and perform dissections; There are a variety of blades and handles which allow a user to customize the device for a specific function.</p>
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Semi-Automated External Defibrillator

A device that will 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.

<p>A device that will 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.</p>
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Senn or Rake Retractor

Used to retract tissues in surgery

<p>Used to retract tissues in surgery</p>
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Sharps Container

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

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

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

<p>devices that can be used to immobilize injured parts when fractures, dislocations, and other similar injuries are present or suspected</p>
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Surgical Pack

Includes sterilized tools and equipment necessary for surgery.

<p>Includes sterilized tools and equipment necessary for surgery.</p>
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Tetontomy or Iris Scissors

scissors used for cutting fine structures

<p>scissors used for cutting fine structures</p>
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Through the Needle Catheter

Inserted through a hollow needle

<p>Inserted through a hollow needle</p>
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Tissue Forceps

Instruments with teeth, used to grasp tissue.

<p>Instruments with teeth, used to grasp tissue.</p>
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Tooth Float

A file or rasp used on horses teeth to make the chewing surfaces relatively flat or smooth.

<p>A file or rasp used on horses teeth to make the chewing surfaces relatively flat or smooth.</p>
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Trocar

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

<p>sharply pointed surgical instrument used in cavity embalming to aspirate the cavities and inject cavity fluid; the trocar may also be used for supplemental hypodermic embalming</p>
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Urinary Catheters

inserted into the body to allow the passage of fluids into or out of the body, plastic tubes that are surgically placed into an animals urethra

<p>inserted into the body to allow the passage of fluids into or out of the body, plastic tubes that are surgically placed into an animals urethra</p>
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Vacutainer

a trade name for an evacuated blood collection tube system

<p>a trade name for an evacuated blood collection tube system</p>