Alfaxan® Top Tip's
Examine EVERY patient before deciding on which agents to use
An animal that has received adequate premedication will require less induction agent.
Give the pre med time to work – the time really depends on the agents used
Ensure the animal receives analgesia during recovery – poor analgesia during recovery will look similar to an animal having a ‘difficult’ recovery
Makes slow injection easier.
Minimises chance of animal ‘jumping off the needle’.
Gives permanent IV access for use in emergencies.
Syringes should have the contents and intended patient written on them.
| Injecting slowly over 60 seconds |
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Gives smoother induction.
Usually allows less of induction agent to be used.
Further reduces incidence of respiratory apnoea.
Ensuring a good-quality transition
from induction to maintenance phase |
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Ensure animal has attained sufficient depth of anaesthesia prior to stopping injection of induction agent.
| Improving the quality of anaesthetic recoveries |
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Ensure animal has received sufficient analgesia.
Recover animals in a warm area with minimal external stimulation
(noise, light, movement etc.)
All animals should be monitored during recovery from anaesthesia.
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