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
