title: Update on Surgical Principles and Equipment.
abstract: The diversity implicit in exotic animal surgery requires a tailored approach to optimize successful outcomes. Outlined is information on patient preparation, instrumentation, hemostatic techniques, and magnification as it pertains to the exotic animal. Application of topical antiseptic solutions and judicious removal of pelage and feathers will decrease bacterial load during patient preparation. The use of specific barrier protection ensures proper aseptic technique and enables optimal patient monitoring. Magnification combined with a focal light source enhances visual acuity, allowing for better use of delicate instrumentation and identification of anatomic structures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
authors.forename: Kevin T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Kroner
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
authors.forename: Casey
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Budgeon
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA. Electronic address: colopys@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu.
authors.forename: Sara A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Colopy
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000068881:Animals, Exotic; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000592:standards; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D013522:Surgery, Veterinary / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*; D058636:Surgical Drapes / Q000662:veterinary; D013523:Surgical Equipment / Q000662:veterinary; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000662:veterinary; D013537:Sutures / Q000662:veterinary
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local
keywords: Draping; Hemostasis; Surgical asepsis; Surgical instruments; Suture materials