Title: Demonstrate surgical site preparation.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Demonstrating Surgical Procedures

Demonstration should include

- using required PPE
- determining the patient has fasted before surgery
- identifying and obtaining equipment
- applying antiseptic scrub to clipped area and preparing the clipped area (with a clean surgical sponge, beginning at the incision site, moving in a circular motion, and working toward the edges and discarding the sponge once it reaches the edges of the clipped area)
- wiping the clipped area with a rinse solution (using a clean surgical sponge and following the same pattern as when scrubbing with the antiseptic)
- repeating the scrub and rinse a minimum of three times or until the final rinse sponge is clean
- positioning patient for surgery, according to instructions and ensuring secure restraint.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to not bring the sponge back to the incision site once it is moved away from the incision site while prepping the area for surgery?
- Why is it important to apply a generous amount of surgical scrub solution to the clipped area and to scrub the skin with gauze sponges or a surgical brush?
- How does skin prep aid in preventing surgical site infections?