Sterility & Packs in Spay/Neuter Clinics
Asepsis in spay/neuter clinic procedures is vital, and there are many ways to maintain a sterile surgery environment. Included here are the following resources:
- Pack Preparation (video)
- Open Gloving Technique (video)
- Obtaining Suture & Threading a Needle (video)
- Sterile Draping Techniques (video)
- Surgical Pack Instrument Guide
- Surgical Pack Assembly Guide
- Sterile Surfaces signage: These downloadable resources can be used in your surgery suite to remind the surgical team of areas that should be kept sterile.
Packs Preparation
This video shows a method to prepare, sterilize and organize surgical packs at your spay/neuter clinic.
Open Gloving Technique
In this video, ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance staff gives a step-by-step review of proper gloving technique.
Obtaining Suture & Threading a Needle
Working with needle and thread may appear more intimidating than other suturing techniques, but this video shows how to master the process. The video also demonstrates step-by-step how to maintain sterility when obtaining suture and threading a needle.
Sterile Draping Techniques
Strategically draping spay/neuter patients can minimize skin exposure and maintain a sterile surgical field. In this how-to video you will learn techniques for covering male and female cats and dogs undergoing surgery. The ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance uses sterile towels; others prefer to use sterile drapes.
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