Optimising Outcomes in the Canine Caesarean Section

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  • Optimising Outcomes in the Canine Caesarean Section
Lädt!
What is the average first day of radiographic evidence of pregnancy?
Day 35
Day 45
Day 55
Day 60
 
When radiographing a pregnant bitch, which views are required?
Left Lateral
Right Lateral
Ventro-Dorsal
All of the above
 
Radiographs at the end of pregnancy are
Not sensitive for pup numbers
Not sensitive for pup size
Sensitive to tell us that parturition has occurred and all pups have been delivered
All of the above
 
What are the major limitations of ultrasonography in the pregnant bitch
Quality of the ultrasound image
Experience of the operator
Patient factors including restraint and panting
All of the above
 
Fetal Gastrointestinal motility is visible as early as
Day 55
Day 56
Day 61
Day 63
 
Fetal heart rate average during gestation is
220 bpm or above
180-220 bpm
<180 bpm
160 bpm
 
Fetal distress during parturition can be indicated with a heart rate of
220 bpm or above
180-220 bpm
<180 bpm
None of the above
 
Pregnancy is considered over if progesterone registers as
a) <6nmol/L
b) <2ng/ml
c) <6ng/ml
d) A & B
 
Q Fever is a notifiable disease in Australia
True
False
 
Oxytocin use during a dystocia
a) Increases the chances of expulsion of a pup
b) Increases the risk of an obstruction
c) Increases the risk of a uterine tear
d) B and C