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CATHETER SOP’S
IV Catheter Placement
IV Catheter disconnection
Urinary Catheter and Care
Arterial Catheter Care
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RADIOGRAPHY SOP’S
Taking a Radiograph
Using X-ray Software
X-ray Fluoroscopy
Positioning for Total Hip Templating
Performing Computed Tomography
03
ICU SOP’S
Care of Tracheostomy Tubes
Enteral Feeding Tube
NEW VIDEO - Enteral Feeding Tube placement
Arterial Pressure Transducer Setup
Fentanyl Patch Use
Care of Ventilated Patient
Electrochemotherapy Use
Post Cardiac Arrest Care
NEW - Feline Extubation
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GENERAL PROCEDURE SOP’S
Aggressive Dog Protocol
Isolation Protocol for Infectious Diseases
Anaesthesia Induction/Machine Checklist
Care of Hospitalised Patient
Infection Prevention in Hospitalised Patient
Disinfection Concentrations
Managing Cytotoxic Patient in Hospital
Admission of Surgery Patient
UPDATED - Discharge of Patients
Nurse Huddle
Occupational Health and Safety
Initial Point of Contact
Small Patient Warming
Professional Euthanasia Protocol
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SPILLS AND ACCIDENTS SOP’S
Managing Cytotoxic Spills and Waste
Managing Isoflurane Spill
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POLICIES
Manual Handling
Managing Chemicals
Managing Sharps
NEW - Spills Policy
Fire Evacuation
Media and Social Media Policy
Education Support Policy
Treatment of Staff Pets
No Gossip Policy
Uniform, Clothing and Presentation
Mobile Phone Policy
Fair Treatment Policy
Grief and Euthanasia
Privacy Policy
Attendance Leave and Absences
Radiation Safety
Managing Infectious Patients
Animal Handling Policy
Staff Parking
Sick Leave / Annual Leave Notification
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ANAESTHESIA PROTOCOLS
Brain Surgery
Brachycephalic Airway Surgery
Laryngeal Tieback Surgery
Glenohumeral Ligament Replacement Surgery
Portosystemic Shunt Surgery
Adrenalectomy (Adrenocortical tumour)
Adrenalectomy (Pheochromocytoma. Catecholamine secreting tumour)
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Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals
3-5 Roper Street, Moorabbin VIC 3189
Southpaws are one of Australia’s premier veterinary specialist, emergency and referral hospitals providing surgery, cancer care and imaging facilities. We also offer internal medicine services by referral with our in-house general practitioners and also provide critical care for hospital in-patients. Our state of the art hospitals are custom built for the needs of our patients and staff, and we use the latest technology and methods to deliver the best outcomes for your pets.