VT15A - LAB Equipment

autoclave

a self-locking apparatus for the sterilization of materials by stem under pressure.

ProCyte Dx Hematology Analyzer

analyze animal blood, automated CBC always uses 2 tubes

catalyst chemistry analyzer

analyze blood chemistry

wood's lamp

blacklight to expose fungal areas on animal in darkened room. exposes ringworm

dental machine

cleans animal teeth. contains drill, suction, air/water, scaler, polisher. Must drain tank and depressurize after each use

water filled heating pad

controlled temperature heating pad that is safe and will prevent burns to patient

clippers

grooming / prep for surgery to shave hair

refractometer

how much stuff is in liquid sample - measures liquid concentration of substance in distilled water. Used in blood plasma / serum or urine

stehoscope

listen to heart / lungs

glucose meter

measure blood glucose levels

capnograph CO2 monitor

measured co2 of animal, records breaths per minute

electrocardiogram (ECG)

measures electrical activity in heart white - right front arm black - left front arm red - left rear leg

pulse oximeter

measures oxygen blood saturation and pulse rate place on tongue, lip of animal or other pink mucus membrane

apnea / respiratory monitor (AP Alert)

monitors breath of animal under anesthesia. warning if no breathing for 30 seconds

x-ray machine

needs cassette, lead gear, and dosimeter badge

x-ray film automated processor

process and print x-ray film

otoscope

redirects light to magnify to examine ears

ophthalmoscope

redirects light to magnify to examine eyes

anesthesia machine

sedates animal for surgery or procedure and maintains anesthetic levels. check soda lime removal container, check o2 tank

centrifuge

separates samples of different densities

doppler blood pressure monitor

to check pressure during surgery or record systolic pressure, pulse rate. Can make heart rate audible. Should be used with cuff, sphygmomanometer and probe gel

urine chemstrip

to diagnose key chemical markers in urine

IV fluid pump

to pump fluids to patient at a set rate and will alarm if interrupted

laryngoscope

to use for intubation of animal or oral exam

hot dog

used to warm patient during surgery or after procedure or illness

beir hugger

warms patient during surgery or after procedure