HOSA-Veterinary Science Instruments

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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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Surgical Pack

sterile instruments prepared for a surgery procedure

<p>sterile instruments prepared for a surgery procedure</p>
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sharps container

OSHA required receptacle for the proper disposal of sharps

<p>OSHA required receptacle for the proper disposal of sharps</p>
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radiograph machine

machine used to take x-rays

<p>machine used to take x-rays</p>
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Hoof testers

used to determine if a horse's hoof is wide enough to support its weight.

<p>used to determine if a horse's hoof is wide enough to support its weight.</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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Endotracheal tubes

Artificial Airway most commonly inserted in pts who have had general anesthetics or in emergency situations when mechanical ventilation is required

<p>Artificial Airway most commonly inserted in pts who have had general anesthetics or in emergency situations when mechanical ventilation is required</p>
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laryngoscope

instrument used for visual examination of the larynx

<p>instrument used for visual examination of the larynx</p>
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Equipment used for urinalysis on animals

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animal urinary catheters

used to drain urine

<p>used to drain urine</p>
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Trocar

a medical device that is made up of an obturator (which may be a metal or plastic sharpened or non-bladed tip), a cannula (basically a hollow tube), and a seal. Trocars are placed through the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery.trocar functions as a portal for the subsequent placement of other instruments, such as graspers, scissors, staplers, etc.

<p>a medical device that is made up of an obturator (which may be a metal or plastic sharpened or non-bladed tip), a cannula (basically a hollow tube), and a seal. Trocars are placed through the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery.trocar functions as a portal for the subsequent placement of other instruments, such as graspers, scissors, staplers, etc.</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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tooth float

Instrument used in the removal of enamel points and the smoothing, contouring, and leveling of dental arcades and incisors of equine and other farm animals.

<p>Instrument used in the removal of enamel points and the smoothing, contouring, and leveling of dental arcades and incisors of equine and other farm animals.</p>
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veterinary mobile x-ray unit

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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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Binocular microscope

A light microscope that has two ocular lenses (eyepieces).

<p>A light microscope that has two ocular lenses (eyepieces).</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>
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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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Reagent strip test

Used to test bilirubin, blood, glucose, ketone bodies (actetone), leukocytes, nitrites, pH and protein in urine

<p>Used to test bilirubin, blood, glucose, ketone bodies (actetone), leukocytes, nitrites, pH and protein in urine</p>
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Fecal Floatation kits

Fecal flotation is a routine veterinary test used to diagnose internal parasites or "worms.". The test detects the eggs of mature parasites that live inside the body and pass their eggs to the outside by shedding them into the host's stool.

<p>Fecal flotation is a routine veterinary test used to diagnose internal parasites or "worms.". The test detects the eggs of mature parasites that live inside the body and pass their eggs to the outside by shedding them into the host's stool.</p>
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Lavage system

Used to clean out wounds

<p>Used to clean out wounds</p>
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Penrose drain

A penrose drain is a piece of latex tubing placed under the skin. The purpose of the drain is to allow fluids such as blood or pus to drain from the space between the skin and muscle to allow healing. The fluids will drain out between the skin and the tube, not through the center of the tube.

<p>A penrose drain is a piece of latex tubing placed under the skin. The purpose of the drain is to allow fluids such as blood or pus to drain from the space between the skin and muscle to allow healing. The fluids will drain out between the skin and the tube, not through the center of the tube.</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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pulse oximeter

External monitor that measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood. it is attached to the ear or tongue.

<p>External monitor that measures the oxygen saturation level in the blood. it is attached to the ear or tongue.</p>
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Patient warming system

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Mayo stand

a movable stainless steel instrument tray on a stand

<p>a movable stainless steel instrument tray on a stand</p>
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Scapel blades

detachable single use blades used for creating incisions

<p>detachable single use blades used for creating incisions</p>
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Tenotomy Scissors

short, sharp or blunt tips for dissecting muscles and tendons of the eye

<p>short, sharp or blunt tips for dissecting muscles and tendons of the eye</p>
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Iris Scissors

also called tenotomy scissors

fine, precision cuts

common for ocular surgeries, oral and maxillofacial surgery, or in neurosurgery.

<p>also called tenotomy scissors</p><p>fine, precision cuts</p><p>common for ocular surgeries, oral and maxillofacial surgery, or in neurosurgery.</p>
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Mayo scissors

Straight-bladed Mayo scissors are designed for cutting body tissues near the surface of a wound.

Used to cut through tissue; fasica, straight or curved.

<p>Straight-bladed Mayo scissors are designed for cutting body tissues near the surface of a wound.</p><p>Used to cut through tissue; fasica, straight or curved.</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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tissue forceps

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

<p>tweezer-like, non-locking instruments used to grasp tissue</p>
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Senn Retractor

used to hold back tissue from the surgical wound. 1 smooth blade, 1 blade with 3 sharp or blunt prongs

<p>used to hold back tissue from the surgical wound. 1 smooth blade, 1 blade with 3 sharp or blunt prongs</p>
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Rake retractor

similar to the senn retractor

<p>similar to the senn retractor</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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Butterfly Catheter

a metal needle with flexible plastic wings and a short length of tubing

<p>a metal needle with flexible plastic wings and a short length of tubing</p>
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through the needle catheter

Type of IV catheter in which the teflon catheter extends inside a metal needle. Most common for long catheters used in the jugular vein. the catheter must be advanced through the needle after the needle is placed in the vein. the needle is then backed out of the skin and covered with a plastic needle guard.

<p>Type of IV catheter in which the teflon catheter extends inside a metal needle. Most common for long catheters used in the jugular vein. the catheter must be advanced through the needle after the needle is placed in the vein. the needle is then backed out of the skin and covered with a plastic needle guard.</p>
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mobile crash cart

Has everything needed for a respiratory or cardiac emergency

<p>Has everything needed for a respiratory or cardiac emergency</p>
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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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semi-automated external defibrillator

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Bair hugger warming unit

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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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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>