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Maintaining the Surgical Research Facility: The Role of the Surgical Technician

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Building a well-equipped surgical facility is only half the battle. By ensuring that these facilities and their equipment are kept clean and well maintained, and that clear and thorough documentation is kept, research staff can protect both the quality of their work and the well-being of their animal patients.

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  1. Division of Comparative Medicine, Lewis is Veterinary Medical Assistant II Veterinary Surgical Services, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110.,

    Angie Lewis LVT, LAT

  2. Division of Comparative Medicine, Talcott is Director, Veterinary Surgical Services, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110.,

    Michael Talcott DVM, DACLAM

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Lewis, A., Talcott, M. Maintaining the Surgical Research Facility: The Role of the Surgical Technician. Lab Anim 33, 39–42 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0604-39

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