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HCHenry

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Describe surgical preparation of the avian patient.

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What is a common problem encountered when an avian patient is intubated, and what corrective action must be taken?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Feathers are plucked only minimally at the incision site. Water-soluble gel is used to hold other feathers away from the incision site. Modified surgical scrub should be performed  use warmed sterile water, not alcohol.

Answer to Question 2

The endotracheal (ET) tube may become plugged with mucus. The ET tube should be replaced immediately.


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