Exercise 31.10 Case Study: Instrument Cleaning and Packing Signalment: Mary, a 1-year-old female domestic shorthair tabb

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Exercise 31.10 Case Study: Instrument Cleaning and Packing
Signalment: Mary, a 1-year-old female domestic shorthair tabby.
Chief complaint: Mary is being admitted to the hospital for a
routine spay. Minimum database: Mary’s database is normal,
including physical examination findings and basic lab work. There
is no history of previous medical problems. Disposition of the
case: Mary’s surgery went well with no complications. Now you are
responsible for cleaning, maintaining, repacking, and sterilizing
the instruments used for this case. Your goals are to ensure
efficient operation of the surgery suite, prevent instrument
damage, and ultimately prepare the instruments.
in such a way that makes them safe for use on the next surgical
case. Please answer the following questions related to this case.
1. Describe the protocol that should be followed to prevent
instrument corrosion.
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2. Explain the process of cleaning instruments, listing
each step in the proper order. Include information regarding both
hand cleaning and ultrasonic cleaning, including the agents and
equipment used.
3. How should instruments be rinsed, dried, and
lubricated?
4. Instruments should always be inspected before repacking
them. During this inspection, what will you look for?
5. What are the principles of packing the instruments in
preparation for sterilization? What instruments would be in a
typical pack?
6. Explain the principles of using an autoclave to
sterilize the pack, including preparation, loading the autoclave,
maintenance, and ensuring safety.