1. Surgical Preparation and Procedures 4-H Veterinary Science Extension Veterinary Medicine Texas AgriLife Extension Service College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science Texas A&M System http://aevm.tamu.edu

2. Objectives Describe prep-surgery procedures Describe procedures for assisting in surgery Describe post-surgery procedures

3. Assistant’s job Prepare Surgery room Tools and instruments Animals Surgeon Aseptic environment Patient welfare

4. Aseptic conditions Dust Disinfect all surfaces Windows Anesthetic equipment Supplies Ties Surgical equipment Sterile bundles/packs Surgery table

5. Assist the surgeon Surgery prep (scrubbing in) Soap Brushes Nail clippers Caps Masks After scrubbing in Surgical gown The surgeon arranges the instrument table

6. After surgery Clean Sterilize Instruments Accessories Supplies Autoclave Gowns Drapes