Anesthesia
Anesthesia protocols are tailored to the unique requirements of each patient. We follow the Anesthetic guidelines provided by AAHA when performing sedation or full anesthesia. At Vanguard Veterinary Hospital, PLLC., we utilize special anesthesia equipment to closely monitor blood pressure, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, heart rate and rhythm and temperature during anesthesia. We have IV fluid warmer, heated surgical table, and Bair Hugger warming device to ensure our patients maintain optimal body temperatures. We also have the ability to place patients on a ventilator, a machine that assists with their breathing patterns, if needed.
All patients undergoing anesthesia have an IV catheter and fluid support. Fluid support is essential to maintaining normal blood pressure and organ support while a patient is under anesthesia. The presence of an IV and the maintenance of good blood pressure is also necessary to allow the best injectable options in pain control, antibiotics, and emergency medications.
A designated anesthesia technician monitors all vital signs during each procedure. By assigning a designated anesthesia technician, very subtle changes in parameters are identified and adjusted rapidly. At the conclusion of our procedure, the patient is moved to a recovery area where we continue to monitor our patients' heart rate and oxygen levels, using a portable device, until they are fully awake.
To learn more about the importance of anesthesia monitoring please visit AAHA's Anesthesia Guidelines for Dogs and Cats.
For an overview of currently recommended anesthetic practices in veterinary medicine, view the Pet Health Network
All patients undergoing anesthesia have an IV catheter and fluid support. Fluid support is essential to maintaining normal blood pressure and organ support while a patient is under anesthesia. The presence of an IV and the maintenance of good blood pressure is also necessary to allow the best injectable options in pain control, antibiotics, and emergency medications.
A designated anesthesia technician monitors all vital signs during each procedure. By assigning a designated anesthesia technician, very subtle changes in parameters are identified and adjusted rapidly. At the conclusion of our procedure, the patient is moved to a recovery area where we continue to monitor our patients' heart rate and oxygen levels, using a portable device, until they are fully awake.
To learn more about the importance of anesthesia monitoring please visit AAHA's Anesthesia Guidelines for Dogs and Cats.
For an overview of currently recommended anesthetic practices in veterinary medicine, view the Pet Health Network