NOTE: References will be updated following publication of the final version of the Guide, 8th Edition
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1. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE/ANIMAL PROCUREMENT & TRANSPORTATION |
- evaluation of animal vendors |
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- procedures for lawful animal procurement, evaluation of animals, & transport |
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- procedures for quarantine, stabilization |
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- policies on separation by species, source, health status |
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- policies for isolation of sick animals |
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- program of surveillance, diagnosis, treatment and control of disease |
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- availability of diagnostic resources for preventive health program |
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- provision for emergency, weekend and holiday veterinary care |
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2. SURGERY |
- procedures for monitoring surgical anesthesia and analgesia |
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- pre-surgical plan (e.g. identify space, supplies, conduct pre-op exam, define post-op care) |
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- appropriate training or experience of personnel in surgery & anesthesia |
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- major procedures distinguished from minor |
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- use of effective aseptic procedures for survival surgery |
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- implemented procedures for use of surgical facility |
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- implemented procedures for using/scavenging volatile anesthetics |
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- effective procedures for sterilizing instruments & monitoring expiration dates on sterile packs |
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- documentation of post-operative monitoring and care |
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3. PAIN, DISTRESS, ANALGESIA, AND ANESTHESIA |
- guidelines for assessment and categorization of pain |
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- IACUC guidelines for avoiding unnecessary pain and distress |
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- appropriate anesthetics, analgesics, tranquilizers used for each species |
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- special precautions for the use of paralytics14 |
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- veterinary input in the choice of drugs |
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4. EUTHANASIA |
- compliance with current AVMA Panel on Euthanasia unless approved by the IACUC |
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- guidance provided on appropriate methods for each species |
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- training available for personnel in humane methods of euthanasia |
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5. DRUG STORAGE AND CONTROL |
- safe, secure, storage arrangement |
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- record keeping meets regulations |
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- procedures exist for ensuring drugs are within expiration date |
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