Changes

* Consider the administration of preoperative antibiotics if intraoperative contamination is possible

* Consider the administration of preoperative antibiotics if intraoperative contamination is possible

* Position by tapes and perform a thorough skin preparation.

* Position by tapes and perform a thorough skin preparation.

* Consider that the ambient temperature of the operating room is within the animal’s POTZ.

* Consider that the ambient temperature of the operating room is within the animal’s [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|POTZ]].

* Position by ties or tapes. Perform a thorough skin preparation by scrubbing the skin gently with a soft brush for at least one minute. Clear drapes are preferable to cotton drapes since it is still possible to see the patient under them. Sterile adhesives sprays may be useful but do not use towel clips.  

* Position by ties or tapes. Perform a thorough skin preparation by scrubbing the skin gently with a soft brush for at least one minute. Clear drapes are preferable to cotton drapes since it is still possible to see the patient under them. Sterile adhesives sprays may be useful but do not use towel clips.

==Surgical instruments==

==Surgical instruments==