Instruments and Equipment

Resources

Anaesthesia

	Waste Anaesthetic Gases - What can be done about them? "There have been numerous epidemiological studies aimed at investigating the side effects on health of the contamination of the work environment of WAG's. A number of these studies claimed to have demonstrated an association between WAG exposure and adverse health effects." Article provideded by Drs Martin Pearson & Peter Best - South Tamworth Animal Hospital. www.stah.net.au
	Placement of Naso Oxygen Catheters A guide to the placement of Naso Oxygen Catheters provided by Martin Pearson, South Tamworth Animal Hospital.
	Anaesthetic Unit Check List This document is a step-by-step Pre-Anaesthetic Check List. For the safety of both patients and staff make this protocol a daily practice in your Veterinary Surgery.
	AAS Guide to Blood Pressure Monitoring Provet has a wonderful new resource provided by AAS. This article has practical information that will help you better understand NIPB.

Clippers

	Laube Clipper Care and Maintenance This document has tips for fitting and removing blades, maintenance, oiling and storage of your Laube Clippers.
	Wahl Clipper Care and Maintenance This document has tips for fitting and removing blades, oiling and storage of your Wahl Clippers.
	Oster Clipper Care and Maintenance This document has tips for fitting and removing blades, maintenance, oiling and storage of your Laube Clippers.

Dental

	Marketing Veterinary Dentistry Article by Dr. Anthony Caiafa.
	Cislak Dental Hand Instruments This is a list of common Dental Hand Instruments available through Provet.
	Dental Burs This document lists some of the common dental burs available. For more information contact your local Provet branch.
	Dental Chart - Cat Record abnormalities or additional procedures.
	Dental Chart - Dog Record abnormalities or additional procedures.

Hand Instruments

	Hand Instruments This document lists some of the most common hand instruments with pictures, codes to make ordering easier. It lists four quality types. Ward being the cheaper range, Superior being the mid range and Theatre being the quality range of Instruments. If your looking for something that's "top quality" then we recommend the Lawton Range of Instruments.
	Instrument Care Tips Carol Brady from Melbourne University's Central Sterilization Department outlines 6 Tips in Instrument Care.

Laboratory

	Gram Stain Procedure Lays out the technique for preparing a Gram-stained smear.
	Microscope – Care and Cleaning Here are some basic tips on the care and maintenance of your microscope and objectives.

Tick Paralysis

Assessment Form for Tick Paralysis An aid in assessment and therapy choice.

X-Ray Apparatus Licensing and Registration Summary

Please note: These guidelines are for NSW Veterinarians Only

	EPA Guidelines for X-Ray Apparatus This document on EPA Veterinary Hospital Licensing Guidelines Summary X-Ray Apparatus contains information on Licensing, Registration and Certificate of Compliance.
	NSW Environment Protection Authority Licence Application Printable application form for a license to use Ionising Radiation Apparatus Radiation Control Act, 1990.
	NSW Environment Protection Authority Registration Application Printable application form for Ionising Radiation Apparatus Used In Diagnostic Imaging registration.
	Radiation Guideline 6 - Part 4 Registration requirements & industry best practice for ionising radiation apparatus used in diagnostic imaging.