Appendix A: Class VIII Medical Materiel

Itemized list of medical materiel based on the JTS Euthanasia of the Military Working Dog CPG.

Euthanasia Solution

Commercial veterinary euthanasia solution (veterinary euthanasia solution containing sodium pentobarbital and/or sodium phenytoin) or potassium chloride (KCl).

Anesthetic Medications 

Prerequisite: General anesthesia of the MWD is mandatory before KCl administration (unless patient is unconscious).

Anesthetic Agents

  • Isoflurane or sevoflurane
  • Propofol
  • Other suitable anesthetics as per K9 CPG:16.

Additional Supplies

  • IV catheter or intraosseous (IO) catheter, +/- administration set
  • Saline (for flushing)
  • Tape
  • Syringes and needles
  • Gloves
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor to confirm cessation of cardiac activity
  • Controlled substances log for documentation

Additional Required Materials

Sample Collection Supplies

  • Red-top/serum tube and purple-top (EDTA) tubes for blood collection.
  • Urine specimen containers.
  • 10% buffered formalin for tissue preservation.
  • Additional supplies needed for postmortem exam can be found in the TB MED 283.

Documentation

  • K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care (K9TCCC) Card.
  • Access to TB MED 283 for necropsy protocols (with additional recommended supplies).

For additional information including National Stock Number (NSN), please contact dha.ncr.med-log.list.lpr-cps@health.mil

 

DISCLAIMER: This is not an exhaustive list. These are items identified to be important for the care of combat casualties.