Ariz. Admin. Code § 3-11-704

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

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 responsible 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 surgical site; and

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

Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-704

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). Former 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 Section repealed; new Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 3918, effective September 20, 2000 (Supp. 00-3).