Puppy Surgery

Pre-Op Diagnosis: 3-month old puppy with abdominal wound suffered at home, suspect domestic violence.

Post-Op Diagnosis: Same

Procedures: Abdominal wound closure

Surgeon: Dad

Assistant: Matt Miller

Anesthesia: None

Start Time: 13:44
End Time: 13:47

Fluid Replacement: None

Surgical Wound Classification: Clean

Antibiotics: None

Complications: None

Dressings: None

Post-op Plan: Recovery Room ---> Home after Social Services Clearance

Procedures: Puppy was brought to couch and laid in dorsal supine position. No prepping or draping. No anesthesia. 2-0 Vicryl used to close 2.5 cm midline abdominal wound. Puppy tolerated procedure well. Instrument counts were correct x 2. Sent to recovery room in stable condition.