#first surgery

6 hours later and I'm finally done with my first surgery! From inducing complications, catheters blown, intubation issues, and large amounts of propofol... to post surgery hypothermia and incision bleeding and paperwork struggles. First surgery was complicated but a great learning experience. We handled all the complications like professionals and Chette is alive and doing well. Finally time to go home!

Yall okay im not allowed to post pictures of my surgery patient (as per my school and the shelters rules), but surgery starts tomorrow and we're doing a neuter on a tabby kitten named Chette. He's 2.9 pounds, roughly less than a year old, and he's a sweetheart. He was a little nervous and timid during our pre-surgical exam this afternoon, but he's really cute and sweet. He's got an ear infection in his right ear though, and we'll treat that after we complete the surgery tomorrow. I'm in a group with two other classmates, and my role tomorrow during the surgery is to be the anesthesiologist. I'm so so so nervous but also excited for this first surgery.

Due to covid, my husband can’t come into the hospital at all with me. He has to drop me off at the door and pick me up at the door. So much for wanting him to be near me for it. 😢

Guys I spayed a dog today! It was awesome!