Title: Prepare a surgical pack for sterilization.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Demonstrating Surgical Procedures

Preparation should include

- gathering the appropriate instruments, supplies, and instrument pan
- selecting the appropriate packaging material and chemical indicator
- assembling the pack by following the instructions on the checklist
- placing the chemical indicator in the correct area of the pack
- properly wrapping, securing, and labeling the pack according to sterilization protocols.

Teacher Resources:

- Surgical Pack Preparation, University of South Florida
- Surgery Pack, FFA

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a chemical indicator, and what purpose does it serve?
- Why should the instruments be placed on the surgical tray from largest to smallest and facing the same direction?
- What are various methods for sterilizing instruments?