Risk of anaesthetic mortality in dogs and cats: an observational cohort study of 3546 cases
This scientific paper assessed whether the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification correlated with the risk of anaesthetic death in dogs and cats.
Nearly 30% of geriatric patients that underwent pre-anaesthetic screening were diagnosed with new sub-clinical disease, which had a significant impact on the anaesthetic plan. Should this type of testing be more commonplace in older patients?
This article details the critical points of five phases of anaesthesia, from patient evaluation, pre-medication, induction, maintenance through to recovery from anaesthesia.
Paper summary: Intramuscular butorphanol/alfaxalone combination for sedation of cats prior to echocardiography
The sedation of cats prior to cardiac examination requires a drug protocol that has minimal effects on the cardiovascular system. This study examined a combination of butorphanol and alfaxalone administered intramuscularly on echocardiographic assessment and on cardiovascular function.
Temperature Management in Sedated and Anaesthetised Patients
Hypothermia is a common complication of anaesthesia. This article examines the effects of hypothermia on our patients and the methods of maintaining heat in our patients.
Do heated intravenous fluids help keep our patients warm?
Researchers at the National School of Veterinary Medicine in France studied the clinical efficacy of heated intravenous fluids as a method of preventing hypothermia in cats. This article provides a summary of the research results.
Our paediatric patients deserve the best start to life, so when anaesthesia is required, it is vital to understand that their physiology is different from our adult patients. Continue reading to find out more.
Dogs and cats are living longer than ever before, in part due to improved availability and options for veterinary care. Find out how to best manage older patients when using Alfaxan.
