Surgical Suite and Maintenance in Veterinary Technology

Surgical Suite

Area designated for performing veterinary surgeries.

Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)

Professional responsible for surgical suite maintenance.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Protocols developed for consistent clinic operations.

Control Charts

Tools for monitoring and ensuring quality control.

Physical Plant

Facilities within a veterinary hospital for operations.

Operating Room (OR)

Room designated solely for sterile surgeries.

Scrub Room

Area for surgical personnel to perform hand scrubs.

Pack Preparation Room

Room for preparing and processing surgical packs.

Patient Preparation Room

Room for pre-surgery patient preparations and inductions.

Recovery Room

Quiet area for post-operative patient recovery.

Asepsis

Absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.

Microbe Control Measures

Methods to evaluate and control microbial presence.

Traffic Patterns

Movement flow designed to minimize contamination risks.

Sanitation Protocols

Guidelines for maintaining cleanliness in surgical areas.

Veterinary Dictionary

Resource for understanding veterinary terminology.

Animal Involvement Permission

Required consent for using live animals in procedures.

Video Recording Guidelines

Instructions for creating assignment-related video content.

Surgical Instruments

Tools specifically designed for performing surgeries.

Occupational Health and Safety

Protocols ensuring safety in veterinary work environments.

Biological Filter System

Ventilation system that filters biological contaminants.

Stainless Steel Equipment

Durable material preferred for surgical tools and tables.

Positive Pressure Ventilation

Airflow system preventing contaminants from entering OR.

Recessed Cabinets

Storage designed to minimize contamination in the OR.

Sliding Glass Doors

Preferred entry type for surgical suites to reduce contamination.

Surgical Suite Design

Guidelines for creating efficient surgical environments.

Quality Control

Processes ensuring high standards in surgical practices.

Equipment Maintenance Program

Scheduled upkeep for surgical instruments and tools.

Veterinary Surgical Nursing

Field focusing on nursing care during surgeries.

Scrubbed Personnel

Staff who maintain sterile conditions during surgery.

Sterile Zone

Area where only scrubbed personnel operate.

Protected Zone

Surrounding area of the sterile field.

Dirty Zone

Outer perimeter of the operating room.

Veterinary Technologist

Responsible for maintenance of surgical suite.

Anesthetic Machines

Devices used for administering anesthesia.

Monitoring Equipment

Tools to track patient vitals during surgery.

Wet Vacuum

Effective tool for thorough cleaning.

Super Germiphene

Disinfectant used in surgical suite cleaning.

SOP

Standard Operating Procedure for cleaning tasks.

Biomedical Waste

Hazardous materials requiring special disposal.

Media Plates

Used for sterility checks in the OR.

BAP

Blood Agar Plate for microbial growth testing.

Contact Plate

Used to sample surfaces for contamination.

Incubation

Process of growing cultures for analysis.

Cleaning Routines

Scheduled tasks for maintaining surgical cleanliness.

Autoclave Maintenance

Regular checks to ensure sterilization equipment works.

Surgical Packs

Pre-sterilized items used during surgery.

Traffic Flow

Movement patterns to enhance sterile environment.

Patient Incubators

Devices for maintaining optimal conditions for patients.

Electrocautery Units

Tools for cutting and coagulating tissue.

Surgical Textiles

Materials used for making surgical packs.

Scrub Sinks

Special sinks for hand sanitation before surgery.

HotDog/Bair Hugger

Devices for warming patients during surgery.