NOTE: References will be updated following publication of the final version of the Guide, 8th Edition
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| 1. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE/ANIMAL PROCUREMENT & TRANSPORTATION |
| - evaluation of animal vendors |
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| - procedures for lawful animal procurement, evaluation of animals, & transport |
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| - procedures for quarantine, stabilization |
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| - policies on separation by species, source, health status |
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| - policies for isolation of sick animals |
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| - program of surveillance, diagnosis, treatment and control of disease |
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| - availability of diagnostic resources for preventive health program |
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| - provision for emergency, weekend and holiday veterinary care |
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| 2. SURGERY |
| - procedures for monitoring surgical anesthesia and analgesia |
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| - pre-surgical plan (e.g. identify space, supplies, conduct pre-op exam, define post-op care) |
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| - appropriate training or experience of personnel in surgery & anesthesia |
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| - major procedures distinguished from minor |
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| - use of effective aseptic procedures for survival surgery |
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| - implemented procedures for use of surgical facility |
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| - implemented procedures for using/scavenging volatile anesthetics |
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| - effective procedures for sterilizing instruments & monitoring expiration dates on sterile packs |
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| - documentation of post-operative monitoring and care |
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| 3. PAIN, DISTRESS, ANALGESIA, AND ANESTHESIA |
| - guidelines for assessment and categorization of pain |
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| - IACUC guidelines for avoiding unnecessary pain and distress |
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| - appropriate anesthetics, analgesics, tranquilizers used for each species |
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| - special precautions for the use of paralytics14 |
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| - veterinary input in the choice of drugs |
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| 4. EUTHANASIA |
| - compliance with current AVMA Panel on Euthanasia unless approved by the IACUC |
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| - guidance provided on appropriate methods for each species |
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| - training available for personnel in humane methods of euthanasia |
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| 5. DRUG STORAGE AND CONTROL |
| - safe, secure, storage arrangement |
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| - record keeping meets regulations |
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| - procedures exist for ensuring drugs are within expiration date |
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