Gregory Hanson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)

The development of an anesthesia plan is the first step towards well-managed anesthesia care for your patient.

Most critically ill veterinary patients will require anesthesia to perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures at some point during their hospitalization.

The purpose of patient monitoring is to provide information that can be used by the anesthetist and allow for prudent decisions that will maximize patient support and safety.

The development of a successful anesthesia plan is built on an understanding of several factors.