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Surgical Assisting. Veterinary Assistant Training I. What is this??. What is this?. What is this?. Aseptic Technique. Process of preparing and handling animals and equipment in such a way that the contamination of the patient through an open wound or incision is avoided. Sterile Environment.
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Surgical Assisting Veterinary Assistant Training I
Aseptic Technique • Process of preparing and handling animals and equipment in such a way that the contamination of the patient through an open wound or incision is avoided
Sterile Environment • Autoclave • Gas Sterilization – Ethylene oxide • Sterile Field • Open surgery packs – use outside of pack • Assistant should not touch instruments during surgery
Patient Preparation • Shaving / Clipping / Plucking • Scrubbing surgical site - betadine • Surgery Table • Topical Spray - betadine • Fenestrated Drape
Patient Monitoring • Temperature • Pulse • Capillary Refill Time (CRT) • Respiration
Suture Materials • Absorbable suture • Cat Gut • Nonabsorbable suture • Braunamid, Nylon, Prolene • Suture Needles