Description

Safe anaesthesia begins with a thorough pre-anaesthetic assessment.

This webinar will cover the fundamentals of patient evaluation, such as history and examination, risk assessment, and diagnostic testing, as well as considerations when stabilising the patient prior to anaesthesia.

You will learn how to identify potential complications, tailor anaesthetic protocols, and improve perioperative outcomes in small animal practice.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the role of pre-anaesthetic assessment in enhancing patient safety and outcomes
• Identify the key components of a comprehensive pre-anaesthetic evaluation, such as history-taking, physical examination, and diagnostic testing
• Recognise patient-specific risk factors (species, breed, age, health status, and coexisting diseases) that affect anaesthesia planning
• Consider how a patient can be stabilised prior to anaesthesia
• Communicate clearly with clients about anaesthetic risks, expected outcomes, and informed consent