PRINCIPLES OF VETERINARY SURGERY

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This course will provide the theoretical and practical tools necessary for the preparation of surgeries. Veterinary terminology related to the branch of surgery will be described. It will include topics on patient preparation procedures for surgery, operating room preparation, identif ication, selection, management and maintenance of surgical instruments and preparation of sterile clothing. In addition, it will cover everything related to the classification and use of sutures, including suture material, sizes and needles, as well as suture patterns. Other topics that will be covered in the course are: preparation of the surgeon for surgical procedures, maintenance of a sterile operating room environment.