My students enjoy hearing about the animals I work on. By sharing with them, they are able to learn about veterinary medicine and exotic animals. In every post I have provided 'essential knowledge' for those who wish to learn about or aspire to persue a career in veterinary medicine. Take a moment to read about interesting veterinary cases and learn a little along the way.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Today I worked on a Eurasian Lynx. This large felid, weighed in at over 26 kilograms or about 60 pounds. This species is native to Europe and Asia but has a appearance very much like our local bobcat. Dental work was performed on this cat, as well as radiographs, bloodwork and routine vaccinations. I placed a 20 gauge intravenous catheter in his cephalic vein and provided him with fluids during the procedure. IV fluids are a great way to provide hydration and help maintain blood pressure during long anesthetic procedures. Because of the dental work being done, it was important to intubate him with an endotracheal tube. Endotracheal tubes are used to provide a patent connection from the patient to the anesthetic machine; if needed, the patient could be mechanically ventilated easily by having this tube in place. An 8.5mm endotracheal tube was placed in the lynx. For comparison, your domestic cat would require a 3.5-4mm tube.
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