01
CATHETER SOP’S

IV Catheter Placement

IV Catheter disconnection

Urinary Catheter and Care

Arterial Catheter Care
02
RADIOGRAPHY SOP’S

Taking a Radiograph

Using X-ray Software

X-ray Fluoroscopy

Positioning for Total Hip Templating

Performing Computed Tomography
03
ICU SOP’S

Care of Tracheostomy Tubes

Enteral Feeding Tube

NEW VIDEO - Enteral Feeding Tube placement

Arterial Pressure Transducer Setup

Fentanyl Patch Use

Care of Ventilated Patient

Electrochemotherapy Use

Post Cardiac Arrest Care

NEW - Feline Extubation
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GENERAL PROCEDURE SOP’S

Aggressive Dog Protocol

Isolation Protocol for Infectious Diseases

Anaesthesia Induction/Machine Checklist

Care of Hospitalised Patient

Infection Prevention in Hospitalised Patient

Disinfection Concentrations

Managing Cytotoxic Patient in Hospital

Admission of Surgery Patient

UPDATED - Discharge of Patients

Nurse Huddle

Occupational Health and Safety

Initial Point of Contact

Small Patient Warming

Professional Euthanasia Protocol
05
SPILLS AND ACCIDENTS SOP’S

Managing Cytotoxic Spills and Waste

Managing Isoflurane Spill
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POLICIES

Manual Handling

Managing Chemicals

Managing Sharps

NEW - Spills Policy

Fire Evacuation

Media and Social Media Policy

Education Support Policy

Treatment of Staff Pets

No Gossip Policy

Uniform, Clothing and Presentation

Mobile Phone Policy

Fair Treatment Policy

Grief and Euthanasia

Privacy Policy

Attendance Leave and Absences

Radiation Safety

Managing Infectious Patients

Animal Handling Policy

Staff Parking

Sick Leave / Annual Leave Notification
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ANAESTHESIA PROTOCOLS

Brain Surgery

Brachycephalic Airway Surgery

Laryngeal Tieback Surgery

Glenohumeral Ligament Replacement Surgery

Portosystemic Shunt Surgery

Adrenalectomy (Adrenocortical tumour)

Adrenalectomy (Pheochromocytoma. Catecholamine secreting tumour)
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Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals
3-5 Roper Street, Moorabbin VIC 3189
Southpaws are one of Australia’s premier veterinary specialist, emergency and referral hospitals providing surgery, cancer care and imaging facilities. We also offer internal medicine services by referral with our in-house general practitioners and also provide critical care for hospital in-patients. Our state of the art hospitals are custom built for the needs of our patients and staff, and we use the latest technology and methods to deliver the best outcomes for your pets.