During surgery and other medical procedures, our team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians monitors all patients to ensure their safety. Every patient is monitored with a Capnograph, ECG, Pulse Oximeter, and temperature probe. With these tools we can keep track of expired carbon dioxide, heart rate /electrical output, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and internal temperature. Our Vet Techs are fully trained to monitor anesthesia as well as assess and recognize issues or problems ahead of time. This can in most cases prepare us for an anesthetic emergency and most times avoid it all together. Anesthesia and patient monitoring vary greatly from clinic to clinic. You can be confident that we use the most effective and up-to-date protocols. We monitor every procedure, regardless of whether it’s routine or more advanced. The type of anesthesia we use depends on the procedure. Some require general anesthesia, while others may only call for local anesthesia or tranquilization. For more specific information on our protocols, please see the individual descriptions or contact us with any questions.
Blood pressure monitoring is essential for any anesthesia or prolonged sedation. Having adequate blood pressure is key to keeping blood flowing to the internal organs and keeping them healthy. Sometimes…
An ECG is a measure of the electrical output of the heart as well as counting the number of beats the heart makes per minute. Not all heart conditions can…
Capnography is the act of using a capnograph to measure the exhaled carbon dioxide from a patient. The capnograph is a device that fits on the end of a patient’s…
Sedatives and tranquilizers are used to relax an animal for procedures such as trimming nails, taking x-rays, grooming, or drawing blood. These medications are injected either into a muscle or…
For some procedures, your pet will need to be administered general anesthesia so that he or she will be unconscious and not feel pain. Many pet owners worry about their…
Local anesthesia provides pain control for a specific location on the body. Examples include an epidural before surgery on a rear limb or a nerve block before a tooth extraction….
