Section R3-11-704. Surgical Equipment

In addition to complying with the requirements in this Article, if surgery is performed on a veterinary medical premises, a responsi- ble veterinarian shall ensure that the following is provided on the veterinary medical premises:

1.        Caps, masks, and sterile gloves and gowns;

2.        Sterile surgical packs, including:

i.         Drapes;

ii.        Sponges; and

iii.      Surgical instruments necessary to perform a surgical procedure;

3.        An oxygen tank that contains oxygen sufficient for each animal to whom general anesthesia is administered;

4.        A means of administering anesthesia for each animal that will receive general anesthesia;

5.        A fixed or portable surgical light to illuminate the surgi- cal site; and

6.        A light for use if the surgical light will not operate.

Historical Note

Adopted effective April 26, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Former Section R3-11-73 amended and renumbered as Section R3-11-704 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). For-

mer Section R3-11-704 renumbered to R3-11-703, new Section R3-11-704 renumbered from R3-11-705 and amended effective August 31, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Section repealed; new Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6

A.A.R. 3918, effective September 20, 2000 (Supp. 00-3).