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 Anaesthesia
In all patients undergoing general anaesthesia an intravenous
catheter is placed for rapid infusion of emergency procedure
medication should the need arise; and continuous intravenous fluid
is administered in middle aged and older patients.
Pain relief is mandatory and is given with the preanaesthetic
sedation; and again post operatively. We also recognize that a pain free
recovery period after surgery optimizes wound healing.
We encourage onsite preanaesthetic blood screening in "at risk"
patients and also seemingly healthy pets at and beyond seven years
of age.
During anaesthesia and surgery monitoring devices such as a "pulse
oximeter" and respiratory monitor are used in all surgical
procedures for cats, dogs and 'pocket pets' including desexing,
tumour excisions and orthopaedic cases. This specialised equipment
monitors oxygen levels, heart and respiratory rates which is vital
for an optimal outcome.
Isoflurane and oxygen anaesthesia is provided with a "state of the
art" anaesthesia machine while the patient is having surgery
performed on a thermostatically heated operating table – warmth is
vital!
We have recently installed our own oxygen generating plant to
provide unlimited supply of oxygen. This ensures ‘peace of mind’
during the peak demand of oxygen in the tick season or respiratory
distress in a family pet. |
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