Safe anaesthesia for dogs — how to control anaesthesia?

📍 Sacrum Veterinary Hospital — Safe Anesthesia in Vantaa

“Will it wake up for sure?”

This is the biggest fear of every dog owner when a pet is brought in for surgery or dental treatment. The fear is understandable, but fortunately, modern veterinary medicine has made anesthesia very safe.

At Animal Hospital Sacrum, anaesthetic safety is at the heart of our operations. Here we tell you what's going on behind the scenes.

Before Anesthesia: Minimizing Risks

Safety begins before the dog even falls asleep.

1. Preliminary inspection: The veterinarian listens to the heart and lungs.
2. Blood tests: We recommend checking blood values (liver, kidneys) for latent problems.
3. Individual medication: Sedatives are selected depending on the age, breed and state of health of the dog.

Under Anesthesia: Inhalation Anesthesia and Control

We don't just “spike the dog to sleep.” We use in demanding measures Inhalation anesthesia, which is the same method as used in human hospitals.

• The dog breathes oxygen and anesthetic through an intubation tube.
• The tube secures the airways (e.g. prevents water from entering the lungs during dental procedures).
• Waking up is faster and more controlled.

A trained handler supervises the dog without sensitivity:

• Monitors: We monitor heart rate, ECG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and carbon dioxide.
• Thermal economy: Anesthesia lowers body temperature, so we keep the patient warm with Bair Hugger thermal mattresses.

Wake-Up Monitoring

The scrutiny doesn't end with surgery. The dog enters the wake house, where the nurse monitors his condition until he is fully awake and ready to go home.

When you choose Animal Hospital Sacrum, you choose hospital-level safety for your pet.

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