ABSTRACT: Anaesthetic monitoring in veterinary practice can easily become routine; however, specific requirements are needed for certain cases highlighting that each patient should be assessed as an individual. The following is a case report for a geriatric anaesthetic. The case was performed within a charity practice; so monitoring equipment, drugs and blood testing facilities were all limited. The case highlights the areas of most importance with regard to geriatric anaesthesia to aid direction for similar situations.

Author

Amy Thornley RVN DIP CVN

Following her VN training, Amy worked in a referral practice for two years. She then took a year out to travel and work in Australia and Namibia. Amy is currently working for the PDSA in a busy charity practice environment.

Keywords: Clinical, Anaesthesia, Patient

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 29 (02) • February 2014 • pp52-53

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