# COMAR Title 15 — Maryland Department of Agriculture

## Subtitle 14 — Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

### Chapter 03 — Licensing and Minimum Sanitary Requirements for Veterinary Facilities

#### Regulation .04 Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies for Animal Surgery and Post Surgical Care.

*COMAR 15.14.03.04*

A. If surgery is performed, appropriate facilities and equipment shall be provided and the operating area shall be run in accordance with accepted surgical practice.

B. A suitably equipped area shall include the following equipment and supplies:

  (1) An autoclave or other equipment for effective sterilization of instruments, linens, gloves, gowns, and similar items;

  (2) A scrub sink or a suitable container for surgical preparation;

  (3) An operating light or sufficient power to assure clear illumination of the operative field;

  (4) Instruments and drapes appropriate for the surgical procedures used in the hospital; and

  (5) A positive pressure oxygen delivery system for small animal patients where medically indicated.