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Pig Surgical Preparation and Postoperative Care
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2026
All animal procedures described here must be conducted in accordance with institutional animal ethics guidelines and approved by IACUC. All procedures must follow the principles of the 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—and must be performed by trained personnel. Surgical Preparation and Physiological Monitoring This video provides an introductory overview of surgical preparation, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative care in swine. It is intended to familiarize learners with key...
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Rabbit Preoperative Preparation, Surgical Procedures, and Postoperative Care
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2026
All animal procedures described here must be conducted in accordance with institutional animal ethics guidelines and approved by IACUC. All procedures must follow the principles of the 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—and must be performed by trained personnel. Preoperative Preparation The initial assessment should include observation of alertness, posture, gait, and grooming behavior, as changes in these parameters may indicate underlying health issues. Body weight should be recorded...
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Peptic Ulcer Disease V: Surgical Management and Nursing Care
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2025
Surgical management and nursing care are crucial in treating Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD). Here is an organized and enhanced overview of the surgical interventions and the associated nursing care for PUD: Surgical Interventions for Peptic Ulcer Disease Vagotomy: This procedure aims to reduce gastric acid secretion by cutting a portion of the vagus nerve. While effective, its frequency has declined due to the availability of effective acid-suppressing medications. It may be performed with or...
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Subretinal Implantation of RPE on a Carrier in Minipigs: Guidelines for Preoperative Preparations, Surgical Techniques, and Postoperative Care
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2022
The subretinal implantation of retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE) is one of the most promising approaches for the treatment of degenerative retinal diseases. However, the performance of preclinical studies on large-eye animal models remains challenging. This report presents guidelines for the subretinal transplantation of RPE on a cell carrier into minipigs.
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Basic Care Procedures
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2016
Source: Kay Stewart, RVT, RLATG, CMAR; Valerie A. Schroeder, RVT, RLATG. University of Notre Dame, IN Mice and rats account for a large proportion of the animals used in biomedical research. Ensuring their welfare is both an ethical responsibility and essential for scientific validity. There are general procedures that apply to the majority of these mice and rats, but some of the animals, such as the immunocompromised ones, require additional steps to be taken to sustain them for...
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Changes in consciousness, cognition, pupil responses, motor strength, or sensation may indicate bleeding, swelling, infection, or altered intracranial pressure. These findings become especially important when they differ from the patient’s expected recovery pattern. Clinicians integrate neurological observations with vital signs so that concerning changes can guide timely intervention rather than being considered in isolation.
Pupil responses and motor strength provide specific information about neurological function after surgery. When interpreted alongside consciousness, cognition, sensation, and vital signs, they help clinicians identify changes that may reflect complications affecting the brain, spinal cord, or related pathways. Tracking these findings also supports assessment of functional recovery and helps guide subsequent rehabilitation needs.
Clinicians watch for changes in neurological observations and vital signs that can signal altered intracranial pressure. Consciousness, cognition, pupil responses, strength, and sensation are therefore considered together with the broader clinical picture. Recognizing a concerning pattern allows the care team to respond promptly and coordinate further support during recovery from procedures involving the brain.
Monitoring combines neurological checks with general recovery support. The neurological component includes consciousness, cognition, pupil responses, motor strength, and sensation, while vital signs provide additional context. Wound care, pain control, fluid management, and gradual mobilization complement these assessments. Together, these elements address both possible complications and the patient’s progression toward restored function.
Rehabilitation is coordinated when recovery requires help restoring physical, occupational, or speech-related function. The need depends on the patient’s functional course after surgery and the type of nervous-system procedure performed. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy can therefore be incorporated as appropriate, extending care beyond immediate monitoring and supporting evaluation of functional outcomes over time.
The same broad priorities apply across these procedures, but neurological findings are interpreted in relation to the structure treated. Care may include monitoring consciousness and cognition, assessing pupils, strength, and sensation, and supporting wound healing, pain control, fluids, and mobility. This approach helps clinicians follow recovery and identify changes relevant to the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves.