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Process for preparation for surgery

Aseptic preparation

§1. Patient preparation

  • 01Confirm patient, procedure and any fasting according to clinic rules.
  • 02Follow the veterinarian's instructions on sedation and monitoring.
  • 03Prepare the operating field according to procedure (cleaning and draping).

§2. Room and equipment preparation

  • 01Ensure a clean and disinfected operating room.
  • 02Check that sterile equipment is unbroken and within shelf life.
  • 03Prepare monitoring and anesthesia equipment.
  • 04Keep sterile and unclean clearly separate.

§3. During the procedure

  • 01Maintain asepsis throughout the entire procedure.
  • 02Monitor the patient's condition as instructed.
  • 03Assist the veterinarian and hand sterile equipment correctly.
  • 04Document progress and given medicine in the journal.