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Training Information

Desired date for training?

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Please note, the requested date may not be available. DSI Surgical Staff will contact you to discuss further.

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The training at your facility includes:

A live demonstration of the desired surgical procedure to be learned
Hands-on practice of the desired surgical procedure
Handling and storage procedures for the transmitters
Cleaning and re-sterilization procedures for the transmitters
Catheter re-gelling techniques (if applicable)
Lead coupling techniques (if applicable)

We recommend all trainings be non-survival. During the demonstration process, sterility can be difficult to maintain and surgical procedure times may be extended therefore putting the animal at an increased risk for infections, hypothermia, mobility and respiratory issues. Any exceptions to this must be approved by DSI Surgical Services. Implantation of animals by the DSI surgeon for chronic monitoring is provided as a separate service. Please contact your Account Manager or DSI Surgical Services with questions.

Study Information

What species of animal will be used?

What sex, size and strain of animal will be used?

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What telemetry device will be used?

Other

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Desired Catheter Placement:

Desired Biopotential Placement:

EEG Coordinates: (If applicable)

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ECG Placement: (if applicable)

Desired Device Placement:

Catheter Length Ordered:

Solid Tip ECG Lead Ordered:

Will there be a functioning telemetry system in the operating room and someone who has been trained in the software/hardware to use the system to collect live data during the surgery? For large animal surgeries, this is always a necessity. Please ensure your computer system and all relevant hardware is in the operating room prior to the first day of surgery.

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To maximize your time with the DSI surgeon(s), please ensure your data collection computer and associated hardware is on and running successfully. It is helpful if the devices are configured, and pressure offsets are taken prior to surgery (only if using a device with a catheter). If you need help with any of this, please contact Technical Services at 1-800-262-9687 or email support@datasci.com.

Can you provide DSI Surgical Services with a peri-operative protocol (including pre-operative medications, anesthetic protocol, surgical protocol, post-operative monitoring and medication)?

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If yes, please upload the protocol here.

Protocols may also be emailed to surgeryteam@datasci.com, if preferred. Please ensure the body of the email includes the surgical service being performed, your customer number, and the sales order number, if known.

Personnel Questions

What paperwork is required of DSI’s surgeons (e.g. CV, IACUC training documentation, occupational health information, N95 fit testing results, TB status, etc.) Please request this at least 2 weeks in advance of the visit. After that, completion of any requested materials cannot be guaranteed.

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Does your organization require site-specific training/certification prior to DSI surgeons performing the outlined service? If yes, can this be done in advance? If this cannot be done in advance, how much time will this require for DSI surgeons arriving on-site?

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Can you provide personal protective equipment? (e.g. scrubs, N95 masks, eye protection, etc.)

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What personal protective equipment will you provide?

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What hours do your personnel keep, and during what hours will DSI surgeons be able to train? Please note that a later start time may result in less training time.

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Can you allow DSI surgeons access to the surgical facility the day/evening prior to the training, so we can set up the necessary equipment (if needed)? If setup is needed, DSI surgeons will coordinate this with you.

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Do the trainees/staff have any other commitments that may interrupt/conflict with this training?

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Do you expect any post-approval monitoring to take place during the training?

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Do you expect an IACUC inspection to take place during the training?

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How many people will be trained during the visit? (If applicable)

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Surgery Questions

What surgical supplies will you provide (e.g. instruments, drapes, surgeons’ gowns, gloves, masks, gauze, suture, etc.)? You are responsible for all surgical supplies unless specifically agreed upon with DSI surgeons.

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Please take a moment to review the recommended large animal surgical supplies based on the species you will be using. The supplies listed will be beneficial to have on-hand prior to DSI surgeon arrival and are needed for the surgeries.

May we bring and/or ship supplies to use during surgery (e.g. instruments, disposable supplies like suture, gauze, etc.)?

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If so, please provide your complete shipping address.

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Please ensure that packaging materials, including boxes, are not thrown away. If you do unpack any boxes that may arrive, please be aware that UPS return labels may be present and should not be discarded or moved.

What training materials do you currently have? (If applicable)

Surgical Manuals
Surgical Videos
Training Modules
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Please note that all surgical manuals and videos can be found and requested from our DSI Support Center. Please review these prior to arrival.

What surgical materials do you currently have?

Regel Syringe
Lead Coupler Kit
Crimp Tool
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Will there be a qualified person from your facility available to place an intravenous catheter, induce, monitor, and run anesthesia, provide intra-operative medications and recover the animals if needed at the end?

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Note that survival surgery during surgical training is only performed as an exception and must be pre-approved by DSI Surgical Services. The purpose of surgical training is to train the staff at the facility how to perform the surgery successfully. Additional surgical services time must be purchased if the goal is to have study animals implanted in the days before or after the training.

Do you have means to mechanically ventilate animals, if needed? This is a necessity for any intra-thoracic procedure and is beneficial in the placement of respiratory impedance leads.

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What intra-operative monitoring devices do you have (e.g. capnography, non-invasive/invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, ECG, doppler, etc.)?

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What patient warming devices do you have (e.g. Heating pad, Bair Hugger, fluid line warmer, etc.)?

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What intra-operative medications will be available [please include concentrations] (e.g. local anesthetics, cardiovascular supportive medications, emergency medications, etc.), and will there be a qualified individual available to administer them?

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What is your level of surgical experience?

I have never performed survival surgery before
I have performed survival surgery before but not with the species being used during this training
I have moderate experience performing survival surgeries with the species being used during this training
I have extensive experience preforming survival surgeries with the species being used during this training

What is your level of competency with any of the following procedures? (1 = no experience, 5 = high competency)

Vessel Cannulation

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Subcutaneous Device Placement (ports, minipumps, cannula)

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Laparotomy

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Thoracotomy

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Craniotomy

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Wound Closure

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Any Telemetry Implantation

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If you have had little to no animal handling or surgical experience, we strongly recommend extending our visit by one day. The surgical procedures you will learn will require proficient hand-eye coordination, and a basic knowledge of anatomy. Without at least some prior experience with surgical procedures, this training session may be inefficient. We value your time with us and want to maximize our visit with you. We will contact you if we feel an extra day will be beneficial.

Location Questions

What airport is closest to your location?

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Can you recommend a hotel? If so, please list the name and a link to the website if possible.

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What is the address of where you are located?

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Are there any major road closures or certain routes to avoid when traveling to your site?

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Is there a reception desk or guard station that we need to register with? If yes, please elaborate.

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Please provide any helpful descriptions of the building or location. This may include the specific building name, color, unique features visible from the outside or surrounding landscape.

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