Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Perioperative supportive care and monitoring.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2000
- Authors:
- Heard, D
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
Plain-English summary
Supportive care is important for pets undergoing anesthesia and surgery, as it helps reduce the negative effects of these procedures and any existing health issues. Monitoring during these times is crucial because it helps veterinarians check how well the pet is responding to anesthesia and supportive care. While the basic ideas of monitoring and care are similar for small exotic animals, it's essential for veterinarians to understand the specific anatomy and health issues of these species to provide the best care. This approach aims to ensure that pets recover safely and effectively from their procedures.
Abstract
Supportive care minimizes the adverse physiologic effects of anesthesia, surgery, and preexisting disease. Monitoring detects physiologic perturbations, ensures appropriate anesthetic depth, and assesses the efficacy of supportive care. The principles of monitoring and supportive care are similar in small exotic species; however, an understanding of comparative anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology is necessary to apply these principles.
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