Preface

There have been many changes in veterinary medicine since the fi rst edition of Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses was published in 2003. There is an increasing number of specialist referral hospitals, and the speciality of emergency

and critical care has blossomed in the United Kingdom. However, still central

to much that is achieved in veterinary practice is the ability to sedate and

anaesthetise patients safely. The protocols and methods involved in veterinary

anaesthesia are often complex and vary considerably from patient to patient.



The veterinary nurse has a pivotal role in anaesthesia, being directly involved before, during and after the anaesthetic period. I hope that this fully updated edition of Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses will help those starting out in their career to navigate the essential physiological, pharmacological and physical

principles of anaesthesia, while acting as a useful reference to those dealing with

the daily challenges of anaesthetising patients. In addition, I hope this book

provides a platform for the increasing number of nurses specialising in the

fieldof anaesthesia and undertaking further qualifications to advance their knowledge

in this challenging and ever-changing discipline.





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