consultation

Veterinary Anesthesia Specialists, LLC is dedicated to serving veterinary professionals and animal health care teams in the Pacific Northwest and across the nation to enhance the comfort of animals. In addition to individual case consults, our consultation services include refining protocols for anesthesia and analgesia, as well as assessing anesthesia and analgesia procedures.

Refinement of Anesthetic & Analgesic Protocols

The process of refining protocols begins with a review of your patient population and the commonly performed procedures that require anesthesia and analgesia. Current protocols are evaluated for efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness. Suggestions for the refinement of anesthetic, analgesic and emergency procedures are discussed with staff. Revised protocols can be incorporated into an Anesthesia Standard Operating Procedures manual.

Anesthesia & Analgesia Assessment

The goal of this service is to provide veterinary practices with a specific anesthesia action plan for enhancing anesthetic and analgesic safety, efficiency and patient care. The assessment begins with an inventory of anesthetic-related equipment, review of anesthetic / analgesic drugs and procedures (including emergency response drug protocols), and review of medical records from patients that have recently received anesthesia / analgesia. Following these preliminary steps, a full day is spent observing anesthetic practices and interacting with staff – preferably on a busy surgical day. A report is generated that highlights the strengths of current anesthetic / analgesic practices and makes specific recommendations for enhancing anesthesia and analgesia. Appendices provide supplemental materials related to equipment recommendations, assessment of pain and routine maintenance of anesthetic machines.

References are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us for details regarding additional consultation services.