For Veterinary Surgeons

Facilities

Operating Theatre

The 3 theatre suites are fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Anaesthesia is delivered using Drager Cato or Datex Aestiva machines, both of which have an in-built ventilator in case intermittent positive pressure ventilation needs to be applied. Routine monitoring is carried out through multiparametric Datex AS/3 or Mindray T5. Electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry, non-invasive oscillometric blood pressure, body temperature, volatile anaesthetic monitoring capnography (end expiratory CO2) are monitored in every animal. If necessary, invasive blood pressure, central venous pressure and spirometry can also be monitored. Body temperature is maintained during surgery with Bair huggers and Hotdogs. Peristaltic infusion pump and syringe drivers allow a precise administration of intravenous fluid.

The theatres are also equipped for minimally invasive procedures, including thoracoscopy, laparoscopy and arthroscopy. The endoscopic tower is composed of a Dyonoics orthopaedic shaver system, insufflator, Linvatec camera, Linvatec Light source, Arthrex fluid pump. A Gogaa diode laser can be used for open procedures such as airway surgery (tonsillectomy) and endoscopic procedures (ectopic ureter). A Force Triad Liagasure machine is also available for haemostasis, ligation and tissue resection. The theatres have digital viewing stations allowing surgeons access to MRI, ultrasound or radiographic images during surgery. The theatres contain radiolucent operating tables and portable fluoroscopy for interventional radiography.