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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 15.14.03.04" title_num="15" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="03" heading="Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies for Animal Surgery and Post Surgical Care.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If surgery is performed, appropriate facilities and equipment shall be provided and the operating area shall be run in accordance with accepted surgical practice.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A suitably equipped area shall include the following equipment and supplies:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An autoclave or other equipment for effective sterilization of instruments, linens, gloves, gowns, and similar items;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A scrub sink or a suitable container for surgical preparation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An operating light or sufficient power to assure clear illumination of the operative field;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Instruments and drapes appropriate for the surgical procedures used in the hospital; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A positive pressure oxygen delivery system for small animal patients where medically indicated.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>