ACMVET413 — Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesia

1 Prepare for anaesthesia

• 1.1Prepare surgery and ensure personnel are ready for anaesthesia according to practice policy and procedures
• 1.2Prepare and test equipment to ensure appropriate function for procedure
• 1.3Set-up anaesthetic and analgesia monitoring equipment according to practice policy and procedures
• 1.4Ensure the correct use and storage of anaesthetic gases including scavenging of gases according to practice policy and procedures

2 Prepare animals for anaesthesia procedures

• 2.1Handle, restrain and position animals safely according to practice policies and procedures
• 2.2Assess animal physical health status and body condition and note any abnormalities
• 2.3Perform a pre-anaesthetic evaluation on animals according to practice polies and procedures
• 2.4Prepare anaesthetic and analgesic plan for each patient, under the guidance of the veterinarian
• 2.5Calculate and prepare anaesthetic and analgesic drugs specific for the animal under the guidance of the veterinarian
• 2.6Identify and locate animal anatomical features relevant to the administration of drugs for induction of anaesthesia and anaesthetic monitoring
• 2.7Identify and know the physiological effects of anaesthesia on different body systems
• 2.8Follow safe work practices according to WHS and practice policies and procedures

3 Assist in administering anaesthesia and monitoring animals

• 3.1Assist in the induction of anaesthesia according to legislative requirements and practice policies and procedures
• 3.2Assist with endotracheal intubation
• 3.3Monitor animal and chart animal’s vital signs
• 3.4Identify stages and planes of anaesthesia and communicate with the veterinarian any abnormal values and be able to initiate an appropriate response to correct abnormality
• 3.5Identify an anaesthetic emergency and provide assistance under the guidance of the veterinarian
• 3.6Monitor and record changes in the post-operative period

4 Assist in administering analgesia for animals

• 4.1Identify, monitor and assess analgesic requirements in animals
• 4.2Provide analgesia to manage pain in animals under veterinary guidance
• 4.3Provide supportive therapies to manage pain
• 4.4Monitor animals by evaluating behaviour, vital signs, clinical signs and using recognised pain scoring scales
• 4.5Recognise and respond to emergencies immediately according to practice policies and procedures

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