Monitoring a patient during anesthesia is crucial for their safety and recovery. I often use pulse oximetry and capnography to keep tabs on their vitals. What are some protocols or tools you all have found effective for ensuring our furry patients stay safe while under? I’d love to compare notes and strategies.
I totally get where you’re coming from with monitoring vitals; it’s so key during anesthesia. One thing I’ve found really effective is pairing the pulse oximetry readings with an anesthetic depth monitor. It gives a fuller picture and can help prevent any surprises. Have you ever tried that?
Using a Doppler is great too for monitoring heart rate alongside pulse oximetry. Have you noticed any specific challenges with certain breeds during anesthesia?
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One thing I’ve found helpful is using a multi-parameter monitor that tracks not only heart rate but also temperature and blood pressure. It can give you a fuller picture of how the patient is doing overall; have any of you used specific monitors that you swear by?