Recommended Procedures
Pre-Anaesthesia
��Has anything significant been identified in the history and / or clinical examination?
� Do any abnormalities warrant further investigation?
� Can any abnormalities be stabilised prior to anaesthesia?
� What complications are anticipated during anaesthesia?
� How can these complications be managed?
� Would the patient benefit from premedication?
� How will any pain associated with the procedure be managed?
� How will anaesthesia be induced & maintained?
� How will the patient be monitored?
� How will the patient’ s body temperature be maintained?
� How will the patient be managed in the postanaesthetic period?
� Are the required facilities, personnel & drugs available?
Anaesthetic Machine
PRIMARY OXYGEN source checked � BACK-UP OXYGEN available
OXYGEN ALARM working( if present)
FLOWMETERS working VAPORISER attached and full
Anaesthetic machine passes LEAK TEST
SCAVENGING checked
Available MONITORING equipment functioning
EMERGENCY equipment and drugs checked
Drugs / Equipment
• Endotracheal tubes( cuffs checked)
• Airway aids( e. g. laryngoscope, urinary catheter, lidocaine spray, suction, guide-wire / stylet)
• Self-inflating bag( or demand valve for equine anaesthetics)
• Epinephrine / adrenaline
• Atropine
• Antagonists( e. g. atipamezole, naloxone / butorphanol)
• Intravenous cannulae
• Isotonic crystalloid solution
• Fluid administration set
Drug charts & CPR algorithm( http:// www. acvecc-recover. org /)
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