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Darci Palmer1,2, Stephen Niño Cital1,3,4, Tasha McNerney1
1Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds LLC, Sheridan, WY.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|August 15, 2025
Summary
A team-based approach to veterinary anesthesia improves patient care and efficiency. Involving veterinary technicians in anesthesia drug protocol development enhances their utilization and optimizes patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- High attrition rates among veterinary technicians are linked to underutilization.
- Team-based anesthesia care is crucial for patient safety and efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a systematic approach for developing veterinary anesthesia drug protocols.
- To enhance the utilization of credentialed veterinary technicians' skills and knowledge.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration between veterinarians and veterinary technicians in protocol development.
- Systematic drug selection process for patient-specific anesthesia.
Main Results:
- Improved utilization of veterinary technician expertise.
- Development of balanced, patient-specific anesthesia protocols.
- Enhanced patient care and procedural efficiency.
Conclusions:
- Active involvement of veterinary technicians in anesthesia protocol creation is beneficial.
- A systematic approach optimizes anesthesia outcomes and veterinary practice efficiency.
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