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The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Specialised surgical procedures may include: | cystotomyenterotomygastrotomyorthopaedic surgeryophthalmic surgeryspinal surgerythoracotomy. |
Pre-operative instructions may be given in regard to: | control of exercisefastingmedicationrestricted fluid intake. |
Hospital routines information may include: | patient progresspatient visiting arrangementsreferral to specialised advice. |
Patient histories and client details may include: | patient histories may be maintained manually or electronicallypatient histories:referral and associated documentationpathological and diagnostic resultsclient details:owner's name and addressemergency contactpayment details. |
Patient samples may include: | blood obtained by venipuncturefaeces collected by direct rectal examination and free catchhair pluckingsother exudatesskin scrapingstape preparationsurine collected by free catchurinary catheterisation under veterinary supervision. |
Workplace health and safety risks when working with animals may include: | animal bites, kicks, scratches and crush injuriesbiological hazardous waste and sharps disposalhandling of chemicals and medicinesgas leakageinhalation of aerosol particlesintraocular contaminationmanual handling, including carrying, lifting and shiftingneedle pricks and cuts from other sharpsrelease of infective agents (animal and human)slippery or uneven work surfaceszoonoses. |
Specialised materials and equipment may include: | anaesthetic equipmentblood pressure monitoring equipmentcapnographscathetersdrainselectrocardiogram (ECG)electrosurgical unitsendoscopesfibroscopesheated operating tableslaryngoscopeslaparoscopesoesophageal stethoscopesorthopaedic equipment:drills and sawsophthalmic equipmentpulse oximetersscavengersuction pumpsventilators. |
Personal preparation and preparation of other personnel for the theatre environment will include: | anti-static footwear or shoe coversdemonstrating open and closed gloving techniquesdonning specialised theatre scrub suitsgowning using cloth or disposable gownsscrubbing up asepticallysurgical caps and masks. |
Pre-surgical evaluation may include: | assessment of temperamentcapillary refill timeevaluation of pain prior to sedation and anaesthetic choice under supervision of a surgeonfluid therapy plan under supervision of a surgeonheart ratemucous membrane colourpulse rate and qualityrectal temperaturerespiratory rate and effort. |
Actions when stabilising patients may include: | administration of fluid therapyapplication of restraintscalming actions and wordsclearing the airway as requiredconnection to artificial respirationintubationmonitoring vital signspreoperative medications and premedicationsplacement of an intravenous catheterprovision of supportive padding. |
Preparing patients for specialised surgical procedures may include: | administration of an enemaapplying splintsclippingfitting of surgical drapeslimb supportscrubbing of surgical area using an aseptic techniquetapingvacuuming. |
Specific anaesthetic procedures may include: | administration of anaesthetic agents and patient monitoringintra-operative drugsintravenous or intraosseous fluid therapymaintaining arterial cathetersmaintaining peripheral or central intravenous catheterspain management. |
Specific artificial respiration systems may include: | constant monitoring of vital signsmonitoring and recording of anaesthesia levelsadministration of oxygen into recovery and may include mechanical or manual artificial ventilation, such as intermittent positive pressure ventilation. |
Intra-operative support to surgeon may include: | anaesthesia supportmaintenance of an aseptic surgical environment. |
Anticipating surgeon's requirement may include: | animal restraintcleaning uphaemostasisnotifying changes in vital signs or level of anaesthesiaproviding instruments and tray maintenanceselecting and providing suture materialwet and dry swabbing. |
Specific surgical operating support may include: | instrument holding, passage, cleansing and assemblyinstrument tray maintenancelimb positioning, as appropriateorgan packingpositioning of suction apparatusretraction, as appropriatesuture selection and cuttingswab counting. |
Specialised bandages may include: | abdominal bandagesEhmer slingsfoot bandageshead or ear bandagesRobert Jonesthoracic bandages. |
Maintenance may include: | specialised equipment:calibration checkschecks of scavengerchecks of heating and cooling systemsdisassembly and reassemblylight globe testslubricationparts sharpeningperformance testinggeneral maintenance:identification of damaged and ineffective equipment or parts that are replaced or set aside for repairlubrication of hydraulic lifts, tracks and wheels to ensure smooth operation and optimum performance. |
Cleaning may require: | appropriate antibacterial or virucide agentsspecific cleaning toolsuse of chemical agents. |