CAL - Aseptic Operative Technique

Question 1

What is ‘flash sterilisation’?

How long does it typically take?

Answer 1

Steam sterilisation in a desk top pre-vacuum autoclave

Can take as little as 3 mins

Question 2

What is cold sterilisation actually?

Answer 2

DISINFECTION

Question 3

How long does hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilisation typically take?

Is it common in first opinion practice?

Answer 3

An hour

NO

Question 4

How long will a pair of forceps remain sterilised if they are sterilised in an autoclave and stored in a closed glass cabinet ?

Answer 4

1 year

Question 5

How would you classify an open wound present for more than 6 hours?

Why?

Answer 5

Dirty - bacterial contamination has likely led to infection at this stage

Question 6

Why would you use povodine iodine rather than chlorhexidine gluconate for ear prep?

Answer 6

Chlorhexidine is OTOTOXIC

Question 7

Which kills faster, iodine or chlorhexidine?

Answer 7

Chlorhexidine

Question 8

What antibiotics would you give for a long duration orthopaedic procedure?

Answer 8

Amoxicillin-clavulanate /zinacef

Question 9

When would you give antibiotics for a long orthopaedic procedure?

Answer 9

1. 30-60 mins before first cut or at induction
2. 90-120 mins later
3. Before end of sx

Question 10

What instrument would you use to cut the thick fascia overlying the stifle joint ?

Answer 10

Mayo scissors

Question 11

What is the difference between a penrose drain and a Jackson Pratt?

Answer 11

Penrose open,

Jackson Pratt closed