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I have been a nurse mentor for our junior nurses for the last few years. These questions are all familiar, and although they seem tedious they are really just encouraging you to think and work through the questions step by step using the elusive concept of 'first principles'. As far as things to think about for the questions you have listed... 1. Pyometra is a particular condition. What is the name of the surgical procedure that is actually performed? I have searchedo for the procedure name and 'canine' using Google books and found a step by step outline of the procedure. You should be able to find the necessary instruments through this. What is different between a routine 'spey' and a 'pyo' (which is rarely routine!!)?. -What is it about these differences that might change which instruments you need? 2. What are the clinical signs of pyometra? How might these clinical signs influence pre-operative factors for a patient that undergoes anaesthesia? What are some of the characteristics of the drugs used for 'routine' premedication? Are there some characteristics that might not be desirable in a patient with pyometra? Are there specific aspects of pyometra that means the requirements would be different for a spey? 3. What is the normal length of stay for a spey? Go back to the clinical signs and metabolic changes - what might you want to see change before you discharge a patient? 4. If this is anything like other questions I have, I'd suggest you start at the beginning - from the time the dog is admitted to hospital. What do you need to do to prepare for surgery (including patient preparation). What might you need to do during surgery? What will you need to do afterwards? You're welcome to PM me if you like. It's highly unlikely that I'll give you the answers you need (because I'm not that nice ) but I'm happy to offer some assistance if you need it. lol thank you :)

Thanks, I will try go back to basics. People should use forums to share common interests and help people out. Some people just put themselves on forum pedestals. But thank you for taking the time to answer me, as I understand you didnt have to. So hopefully now I can concentrate on my assignment :)

All vet clinics are different to preference over drugs. So I was just trying to get various answers to compare. I cant rely on 1 reference for my answers as it may be incorrect. One of my fellow students was researching to find a web page referring to a female dog as a "queen". You just have to be careful that you can back up your info. yes Im sure th answers are out there. I have over 20 websites in my favourites to help me. but I wanted a different form of reference to add to my assignment. Hopefully to get specifics. I have has a few people help me out with those specifics and I thank them very much :) With that info im sure I can compile everything I have, and finish my assignmnet

I dont currently work in a vet clinic. My text books are all UK

Using the Harvard referencing system I can credit people and conversations for information provided. Thats exactly why I asked for Vets/Vet nurses help. As general population wouldnt have a clue what isoflourine was, or a closed anaesthetic circuit, let alone thiopental or propofol!! Its not just a hand out assignment, its actually medical terminology as well. So I guess people shouldnt assume that people are being lazy...

Yes I have, but the purpose of this assignment is that its not a routine surgery so we cant just take the info from a desexing pages....this is the frustrating part *sigh* This is what makes the rearching part harder as there are so many limitations

Thank you for posting these but I already had 2 of these sourses. I cannot find any info on these pages on the type/name of the drug used for pre medication or anaesthesia? Or specific intrsuments... ag Allis heamostatic forceps, Olsen-Hegar needle drivers etc.

Unfortunately the surgical name is Pyometra surgery so it doesnt section off the technical searches from your general jo blow searching because his bitch has it...if you know what I mean. Have been tempted to change my disease/surgery as I seem to be getting no further into the actual surgical procedures..specific. I guess Im just getting frustrated. I have searched periodicals, medical papers, and everything relevent is not Australian. So frustrating to find exactly what I need to know and have to ignore it as its not from the right country

Thank you so much!!! Good to see there are SOME decent people on here :) Made me feel like I was being lazy and just wanted the answers given to me. I dont work like that! I gather heaps of info from all different sources and then pick the best info for my work and always give credit where its due.

Unfortunately its just the forum world. I dont normally involve myself in forums because they are riddled with people just wanting to put their 2 cents in, even when its not asked for. Oh well, lesson learnt...again

Thank you :)

dont worry about it people. Seriously. The student who wrote on here last year...including really basic questions which were easy to answer got nothing but help. No smart asses trying to make a point. I think.....actually thats a really great way to talk to a vast selection of people in the industry all at the same time... well I was wrong. I know what Im looking for in my searches...you dont, so please dont try and make it sound easy, as you dont even know what your looking for.

Thanks Staff'n'Toller :) muchly appreciated. Apparently I asked for critisism...not help. Ohwell. And to answer your statement...no we havent been taught specialised instruments yet, otherwise I wouldnt be asking. Also its not a quick search as I was searching for 2 hours last night. Yes I can find fact sheets on take home care or a real basic run through, but nothing specific. Please not respond if your just going to be negative, is that too much to ask?

lol, depends on my mark in the end :D Trust me, I have drivin myself nuts looking for the specific info. All I can find is take home info etc. Found an awesome site which explained the surgery etc but I cant use it as its from the USA, so I cant reference it such a pain!

Hello, I am a current Veterinary Nursing student and I need some help from any Vets/Vet nurses out there :) I have an assignment on Pyometra surgery and am having difficulties finding the required information. I noticed someone else posted on here last year with the exact same problem, but unfortunately the answers were only given via pm. So if anyone could help me it would be greatly appreciated!!! The questions I need to anser are: 1/ What surgical instruments are used during a regular pyo surgery? Any specialised instruments? 2/ What drugs for anaesthesia are usually used? pre-med etc... 3/ What is the length of hospital stay on a routine pyo surgery? 4/ What are the roles of the Vet nurse during the surgery? I have to use only Australian references and most I have found are UK or USA based. Even my text book is from the UK, so it makes it hard. Thank you in advance to anyone willing to help me :)