1 Students should have experience with the following surgical procedures, but not necessarily limited to these procedures. Canine ovariohysterectomy Feline ovariohysterectomy Cesarean section Orthopedic procedures Canine castration Feline castration Tail docking Feline onychectomy Canine onychectomy Laparotomy Dystocia Cattle dehorning Goat dehorning Prolapsed organs 1
2 Patient Management Task: Properly identify patients and surgical procedures Standard Criteria Date valuated Evaluator Correct patient has been selected Correct surgical procedure has been confirmed with surgeon Correct surgical procedure has been entered into correct patient s medical record be performed, the veterinary technician will use medical records and patient identification methods to assure that the patient and scheduled procedures are correct. 2
3 Patient Management Task: Patient assessment Appropriate consent forms are signed and included in patient s medical record Patient s medical record is complete and reflects current medical status of the patient Pre-operative physical and laboratory evaluations have been reviewed The patient has been reevaluated on day of surgery and the patient s status has been discussed with the veterinary surgeon The anesthesia protocol has been discussed with the veterinary surgeon and is appropriate for the patient and the surgical procedure to be performed based on the pre-operative evaluation and reevaluation The approved anesthesia protocol has been entered on the appropriate forms and included in the patient s medical records be performed, the veterinary technician will obtain the patient s vital signs, note any specific physical abnormalities, ensure presurgical tests have been completed, and report the patient assessment to the veterinarian. 3
4 Patient Management Task: Prepare surgical site using appropriate aseptic techniques Appropriate surgical site has been confirmed with the veterinary surgeon Hair has been clipped from the appropriate area on the patient Appropriate surgical scrubs have been used to prepare the clipped area Appropriate methods of applying and removing the surgical scrubs have been used be performed, the veterinary technician will identify the appropriate area of hair to be removed and select appropriate methods to reduce microbial flora on the skin in the area of the surgical site to decrease the chance of surgical wound contamination. 4
5 Patient Management Task: Position patient for common procedures Patient has been properly positioned for surgical procedure to be performed Patient has been properly positioned considering physical condition of patient be performed, the veterinary technician will position the patient appropriately to provide maximum convenience for the surgeon and maximum safety and benefit for the patient. 5
6 Patient Management Task: Provide surgical assistance Maintain proper operating room conduct of all personnel in operating room Maintain asepsis during surgical procedure Assist with proper care of exposed tissues and organs Properly pass instruments Properly pass supplies Operate and maintain suction equipment Operate and maintain cautery equipment Operate and maintain fiber optic equipment Keep appropriate surgical records and ensure they are included in the appropriate patient s medical record be performed, the veterinary technician will understand and utilize appropriate aseptic techniques to assist operative personnel in order to provide maximum safety and benefit to the patient. 6
7 Patient Management Task: Coordinate pain management with the anesthesia/surgical team The pain management protocol has been discussed with the veterinary surgeon and is appropriate for the patient and the surgical procedure that will be performed The approved pain management protocol has been entered on the appropriate forms and included in the patient s medical records be performed, the veterinary technician will assure that anesthetic and post-operative pain management protocols are appropriate to provide maximum safety and benefit to the patient. 7
8 Patient Management Task: Provide post-operative care Ensure the approved pain management protocol is administered to the appropriate patient Evaluate the patient s response to the pain management protocol Ensure the approved fluid therapy protocol is administered to the appropriate patient Evaluate the patient s response to the fluid therapy protocol Ensure the patient is fed according to the post-operative nutrition plan Provide appropriate care to any wounds as dictated by the surgical procedure performed and the condition of the patient Apply and change appropriate bandages as dictated by the surgical procedure performed, nature of the wound, and condition of the patient Create appropriate discharge instructions for the patient Remove sutures at the appropriate time Ensure the medical record is complete with respect to all aspects of the surgical procedure performed 8
9 Task: Prepare surgical instruments and supplies Demonstrate ability to organize appropriate surgical instruments and supplies for the surgical procedure to be performed 9
10 Task: Prepare gowns, masks, gloves, and drapes Demonstrate ability to organize appropriate gowns, masks, gloves, and drapes for the surgical procedure to be performed 10
11 Task: Operate and maintain autoclaves Demonstrate ability to correctly load items into an autoclave Demonstrate ability to properly operate an autoclave Demonstrate ability to properly maintain an autoclave 11
12 Task: Sterilize instruments and supplies using appropriate methods Identify instruments appropriate for autoclave sterilization Demonstrate appropriate preparation of instruments for autoclave sterilization Identify instruments that require a method of sterilization other than autoclave sterilization Discuss appropriate method of sterilization for instruments inappropriate for autoclave sterilization Identify supplies appropriate for autoclave sterilization Demonstrate appropriate preparation of supplies for autoclave sterilization Identify supplies that require a method of sterilization other than autoclave sterilization Discuss appropriate method of sterilization for supplies inappropriate for autoclave sterilization 12
13 Task: Identify and know proper use for instruments Identify common surgical instruments Demonstrate knowledge of use of common surgical instruments Demonstrate proper handling of common surgical instruments Demonstrate proper method of passing common surgical instruments 13
14 Task: Identify common suture materials, types, and sizes Identify common suture materials Demonstrate knowledge of types of suture materials Demonstrate knowledge of suture material size designation 14
15 Task: Provide operating room sanitation and care Demonstrate proper methods of maintaining operating room sanitation Demonstrate proper care of operating room equipment Demonstrate proper sanitation methods for operating room equipment 15
16 Task: Maintain proper operating room conduct and asepsis Demonstrate proper operating room conduct Demonstrate adherence to aseptic technique and conduct in the operating room 16
17 Task: Perform post-surgical clean-up Demonstrate appropriate postsurgical clean-up of surgical equipment Demonstrate appropriate postsurgical clean-up of surgical instruments Demonstrate appropriate postsurgical clean-up of the surgical area Demonstrate appropriate postsurgical disposal of hazardous medical waste be performed, the veterinary technician will understand and administer the appropriate methods of post-operative care to assure maximum safety and benefit to the patient. 17