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Three Concerns when your Pet has Surgery
There are Three Phases of Anesthesia and Pain Control1. Before Anesthesia Phaseq Physical Examq Blood testo Check kidney functiono Red and white blood cell count - check for infection and anemiao Hemoglobin level & Packed Cell Volume - check for anemiaq EKG - check heart functionq Sedation and Non-addictive Narcotic Pain Control used – to remove your pets anxiety and helps ensure a smooth induction and recoveryq IV Catheter & Fluids – to maintain hydration, good kidney function and have an intravenous line for emergency drugs if needed.
2. General Anesthesia and the Surgical Procedureq Human and Computerized monitoring of all vital functionso Oxygen saturation of the bloodo EKG heart monitoring – measures heart activityo Blood Pressure monitoringo Temperature monitoringq General Anesthesia:o Propofol injectable for beginning anesthesia.§ The most expensive, but the safest product ever used in veterinary medicine.o Isoflorane Gas Anesthesia for maintenanceq Warmth and Comforto Your pet will be placed on a thermal barrier or warm water blanketq Sterile Surgeryq Surgical Experienceo KAH's Doctors have 79 years of combined surgical experience in all kinds of surgery from ovariohysterectomies (spays) to gastrointestinal, orthopedic surgery, endoscopic and Laser surgry.o Laser Surgery availableo Endoscopic surgery available3. After Anesthesia Recovery and Pain Controlq Post Operative non-addictive Narcotic Pain control – for a smooth, virtually pain free recovery. |
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