2 - Safety Flashcards
What sharp objects might you come into contact with in lab?
Suture needles, hypodermic needles, surgical instruments, scalpel blades
Where can you find the safety binder?
“SOP” binder on desk in the shelter medicine room
Where can you find emergency numbers?
On the wall in the shelter med room by the desk;
In the SOP 3 ring binder;
911
Where are first aid kits located?
In surgery prep room on end of center island towards the surgery room
Where are the eye wash stations located?
One in the technician’s office;
One in the shelter medicine room
Where is there a shower?
Shelter medicine room
What should you do if there is a bite or scratch wound that occurs?
Report it
What happens if there is a shelter cat that comes in for a procedure and it is showing signs of URI?
It is not admitted and moved to a separate ward if possible
Where can you find the emergency poster?
Vetzone;
Also posted in rooms 1365 and 1385
Other than reporting, what steps should be taken when there is a bite or scratch injury?
- Make sure aggressive animals are contained or removed
- Stop bleeding
- Clean and protect
- Get help
- Report injury
How should bleeding from a bite or scratch injury be stopped?
By applying direct pressure
How should a bite or scratch wound be cleaned and protected?
Gently wash with soap and warm water; use dilute betadine or chlorhexidine
When should you get help/medical attention after a bite or scratch wound?
If the injury is more than a superficial scratch and/or if the animal is wild or a stray
What color container do sharps go in?
Red
What color container does glass go in?
Yellow buckets
