The AVA have produced patient safety checklists and general anaesthesia recording charts for use prior to and during anaesthesia. These resources are recommended by the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme.

At home, the continuum begins with the pet owner administering prophylactic drugs like analgesics and anxiolytics as well as fasting the pet. In the hospital, the anesthesia continuum includes all of the following four phases of anesthesia: preanesthesia, induction, …

•Indirect monitoring: Doppler, oscillometric (easier, less equipment required) •Direct monitoring: via arterial line (more accurate, continuous readings) but has more risks-infection or hematoma, and requires specialized equipment

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Monitoring circulation, oxygenation, ventilation and body temperature in the anesthetized patient allows the veterinary anesthetist to identify problems early, institute treatment promptly, and thus avoid irreversible adverse outcomes. The ACVA published a guideline for standards of monitoring during anesthesia and recovery (JAVMA 1995).

Aug 9, 2016 · continuous monitoring and recording of vital signs in the peri-anesthetic period by trained personnel and the intelligent use of various monitors are requirements for advancing the quality of anesthesia care of veterinary patients.

A veterinary anesthesia monitoring sheet is a document used to keep track of a patient’s vital signs during an anesthetic procedure. It monitors the patient’s oxygen levels, blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiration, and other essential factors.

SAMPLE ANESTHETIC MONITORING FORM TEMPLATE . Client ID: Patient ID: Date: Species: Breed: Veterinarian: Age: Sex: Veterinary Technician: Weight: Procedure: Pre-op BW: Yes No . Pre-surgical Examination Notes ... Surgery rate: ml/hr Total received: mls Start fluids: End fluids: Pre-Anesthetic Drugs . Drug Strength Dose Route Time . Anesthetic ...

Veterinary anaesthesia monitoring chart for use with Alfaxan and Alfaxan Multidose

How to appropriately maintain an Anaesthesia Chart. An anaesthetic record should be accurately labelled and legible. An automated or digital anaesthetic record could be useful in this instance if there is a high-risk surgery occurring where lots of fluid need to be monitored.