Preparedness for Spay/Neuter Emergencies

Having a CPR protocol in place that your staff is familiar with and practices is very important for your spay/neuter clinic. This page includes a quiz for your staff to take, some practice scenarios, and a list of useful items to keep in your crash cart.
Guidelines for Emergency Autotransfusion in Case of Emergency Hemoabdomen
Autotransfusion is a lifesaving, cost-effective practice. It uses the patient's blood and reduces the risk of transfusion reactions in an emergency setting. With more spay/neuter clinics opening their doors to a larger number of patients, the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance has created these step-by-step guidelines to use in case of emergency hemoabdomen.
Surgical Complications Online Course
This online course covers surgical complications that may arise while performing high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter. It is appropriate for veterinary students, new spay/neuter surgeons and those who need a refresher prior to resuming surgery. It is RACE-approved and good for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Courses meet the requirements of RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval.
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