Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Chapter 700-12 - MINIMUM STANDARDS
Rule 700-12-.08 - Surgical Standards
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 700-12-.08
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) A licensed veterinarian employed at a veterinary facility must ensure that the following criteria pertaining to surgical standards are met if surgical procedures are performed in the facility:
(a) Dose, type and
strength of anesthesia, and weight and physical exam findings must be recorded
in the patient record.
(b) Name of
licensed veterinarian performing the surgery must be recorded in the patient
record.
(c) A surgery table must be
used for non-ambulatory procedures. Such table must have an impervious surface
suitable for cleaning and disinfecting. The surgical area must be clean,
orderly, and well illuminated. If the practitioner does not use a surgery
table, the rationale for foregoing its use must be documented within the
patient record.
(d) All surgery
must be performed by a licensed veterinarian utilizing aseptic technique as
appropriate for the procedure.
(e)
Surgical equipment must be sterilized in the following manner:
1. Cold sterilization must be limited to
instruments used in minor procedures or limited to those instruments that
cannot be sterilized otherwise.
2.
Surgical instruments other than those applicable to (e)(1). above must be
sterilized utilizing autoclave, gas, or other technique acceptable to the
Board.
(f) Oxygen and
equipment for administration must be available.
(g) For patients under general anesthesia for
more than five minutes an endotracheal tube must be utilized as appropriate for
the procedure.
(h) For patients
under general anesthesia monitoring and vital signs must be recorded at
intervals in accordance with minimal standards.
(i) Warming devices for patients undergoing
general anesthesia is required as appropriate.
(j) Pain management is required for patients
undergoing surgical procedures.
(k)
Facilities and equipment for resuscitation must be readily available as
appropriate.
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-25, 43-50-21(a)(8), 43-50-90(a), 43-50-110.
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