Dogs and cats are living longer than ever before, in part due to improved availability and options for veterinary care. Find out how to best manage older patients when using Alfaxan.
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Posted: Wednesday, 4th October 2023
Risk of anaesthetic mortality in dogs and cats: an observational cohort study of 3546 cases
This scientific paper assessed whether the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification correlated with the risk of anaesthetic death in dogs and cats.
Nearly 30% of geriatric patients that underwent pre-anaesthetic screening were diagnosed with new sub-clinical disease, which had a significant impact on the anaesthetic plan. Should this type of testing be more commonplace in older patients?
This article details the critical points of five phases of anaesthesia, from patient evaluation, pre-medication, induction, maintenance through to recovery from anaesthesia.
Paper summary: Intramuscular butorphanol/alfaxalone combination for sedation of cats prior to echocardiography
The sedation of cats prior to cardiac examination requires a drug protocol that has minimal effects on the cardiovascular system. This study examined a combination of butorphanol and alfaxalone administered intramuscularly on echocardiographic assessment and on cardiovascular function.
