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ABSTRACT:
The aim of good theatre practice is to provide a safe and sterile environment in which a variety of surgical procedures can be performed with minimal risk to the patient. As veterinary nurses, our biggest struggle, when pushing for improvements, is resistance to change. This can be the result of cost issues or because space doesn't allow. This article will show you how a few simple, cost-effective measures can dramatically improve theatre practice and patient care, and will arm you with the information to drive change in your practice, no matter how big or small.
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Gary Rutland
Gary Rutland
DipAVN[Surgical] RVN MBVNA
Gary qualified as an RVN in January 2003 after being in practice since the age of 14, working as a ward assistant, receptionist and student nurse. He attained the RCVS Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) in 2007 and is currently head nurse and student assessor at an orthopaedic and neurology referral practice in north Essex.