title: Maintaining the surgical research facility: the role of the surgical technician.
abstract: Building a well-equipped surgical facility is only half the battle. By ensuring that these facilities and their equipment are kept clean and well maintained, and that clear and thorough documentation is kept, research staff can protect both the quality of their work and the well-being of their animal patients.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Medical Assistant II Veterinary Surgical Services, Division of Comparative Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA.
authors.forename: Angie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Talcott
mesh_terms: D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods; D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D007756:Laboratory Animal Science / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D009872:Operating Room Technicians; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration