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Aseptic surgical patient prep: Back to the basics


One veterinary professional restrains a Shiba Inu on an exam table while another team member clips hair from the dog's side in preparation for surgery

We turned to veterinary technicians with special expertise in the fields of anesthesia and surgery, in addition to the AAHA Standards of Accreditation, to answer questions about best practices in aseptic surgical prep of veterinary patients.

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