1. 1. Caps, masks, and sterile gloves and gowns;

2. 2. Sterile surgical packs, including:

   1. i. Drapes;
   2. ii. Sponges; and
   3. iii. Surgical instruments necessary to perform a surgical procedure;
3. 3. An oxygen tank that contains oxygen sufficient for each animal to whom general anesthesia is administered;
4. 4. A means of administering anesthesia for each animal that will receive general anesthesia;
5. 5. A fixed or portable surgical light to illuminate the surgical site; and
6. 6. A light for use if the surgical light will not operate.

In addition to complying with the requirements in this Article, if surgery is performed on a veterinary medical premises, a responsible veterinarian shall ensure that the following is provided on the veterinary medical premises:

Historical Note

Adopted effective April 26, 1984 (Supp. 84-2). Former Section R3-11-73 amended and renumbered as Section R3-11-704 effective February 24, 1988 (Supp. 88-1). Former Section R3-11-704 renumbered to R3-11-703, new Section R3-11-704 renumbered from R3-11-705 and amended effective August 31, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Section repealed; new Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 3918, effective September 20, 2000 (Supp. 00-3).