https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/8000/regulations-and-guidelines Hey, Am typing up some portfolio work and am stumped on a question for the knowledge and understanding, What are the regulations and guidelines relating to the use of surgical equipment and materials? Any help would be much apprepriated. en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/78108?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:30:21 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:a3c76e0d-2c00-487d-a34b-a207db6f7adcRoyalsuper_fairy<p>Thanks all.</p> <p>Emma xxx</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/78028?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:58:58 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:b7b6f8b4-bd57-4631-b48d-f9fb641c290fViking Dog1<p>Also the safe usage of the equipment - training given for specfic items etc, cleaning and storage of the items too.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/78024?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:42:03 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:9ffad85d-bbf1-4d53-a94d-1576dcefc52cPhrin Vernon RVN<p>Oh and any electrical equipment would need to be serviced and PAT tested regularly - clippers, drills, suction etc</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/78023?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:40:56 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:d2d5694f-66d8-4197-95d8-2a91f9fda61fPhrin Vernon RVN<p>I would guess it is practice guidelines such as local rules and SOPs, and the regulations would be things like H&amp;S at work act, and waste disposal regs - ie sharps etc. </p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/78019?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:55:24 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:2d27dab7-8076-46ad-a89e-59363cad06d2Royalsuper_fairy<p>Bump</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>