If you want to compare Anesthetic and Major Surgical procedures at KAH to other Veterinary Hospitals just print off the list below and compare.
All Surgical Procedures Should Include the Following:
1. Before Anesthetic:
- Physical Exam
- Blood tests
- Check kidney and liver function
- Red and white blood cell count – check for infection and anemia
- EKG – check heart function
- IV Catheter & Fluids – to maintain hydration, good kidney function and have an intravenous line for emergency drugs if needed.
- Tranquilization and Pain Control – to remove your pet’s anxiety and help ensure smooth induction and recovery.
2. Pre-oxygenation
3. Induction with:
- Propofol – The most expensive but the safest product ever used in veterinary medicine.
4. Maintenance – on – and monitoring:
- General Anesthesia:
- Isoflorane “short acting” inhalation gas anesthesia for maintenance
- Computerized and Human monitoring of vital functions
- Oxygen saturation of the blood – ensure adequate oxygenation
- Capnography – monitoring carbon dioxide levels in the patient.
- EKG heart monitoring – ensure normal heart function
- Blood Pressure monitoring – ensure proper tissue perfusion with blood
- Respiratory rate and depth
- Temperature monitoring – prevent hypothermia
- Warmth and Comfort – your pet will be placed on a thermal barrier or warm water blanket
- Sterile Surgery
- Surgical Experience: Our doctors have 122+ years of combined experience with all kinds of surgery ranging from ovariohysterectomies (spays) to gastrointestinal, orthopedic, endoscopic, and Laser surgery.
- We work in teams on surgeries anytime it is required.
- Laser Surgery available
- Endoscopic surgery available
5. Post-Oxygenation
6. Post Anesthesia Recovery and Pain Control:
- Post operative non-addictive pain control – for a smooth, virtually pain free recovery.
- Continuing pain control for Dogs and Cats
