Claire is a 6 year old Jack Russell who was badly bitten by a large dog.  She suffered an injury called a flail chest where a wound into the chest occurs under the skin.  Surgery to close the holes between the ribs is complicated because anesthesia and oxygen must be balanced by the anesthetist while she breathes for Claire during the open chest portion of the procedure.

Preoperatively bruises are evident.	The chest wound is explored.  The pink tissue in the center is the inflated lungs.
Dr. Nelson is the surgeon.  Kris Young R.V.T is the anesthetist.	Postoperatively Claire is set up in an incubator with her IV fluids and pulse oximeter for monitoring by Amy Davies R.V.T. and Kris.