
Because the risk for anesthesia-associated complications increases in patients with advanced age, a thorough preanesthetic assessment and patient stabilization and monitoring are required for the best outcomes.
Molly Allen, DVM, DACVAA, is an anesthesiologist at BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital in Waltham, Massachusetts. Her special interests include anesthesia training, patient safety, advanced locoregional techniques, and strategies for promoting enhanced recovery from anesthesia in small animal patients.
Published: April 7th 2021 | Updated: