The anaesthesia recovery toolbox: practical tips
Abstract
Recovery from general anaesthesia is the last step towards regaining consciousness. When a fatal incident occurs during general anaesthesia, it happens in the recovery phase in 50–80% of dogs and cats. As such, planning and preparation for this often-neglected phase of general anaesthesia is important. Getting the recovery environment right by providing a quiet area where patients can be monitored by a designated member of staff as required is a good starting point. Care should be taken to provide comfort by optimising the analgesia plan, temperature management and general patient management (bladder care, positioning, padding).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Companion animal
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 30–38
- Publication date
- 2 January 2026
- Language
- EN