Anaesthesia

It can be a worrying time when your pet needs to undergo a general anaesthetic. But at The Vet Centre Richmond, we have invested in the very best equipment, techniques and training to ensure your pet is receiving superior care and attention during anaesthesia.

Our ‘Anaesthesia As Safe As Possible’ (ASAP) regime has been designed to optimize safety under anaesthesia and contribute to a smooth recovery. The regime includes the option of an in-house pre-anaesthetic blood test which can determine the function levels of vital organs.

We use the state of the art Humphries ADE anaesthetic machine, allowing us to provide safe low-flow anaesthesia to our patients. All our veterinary nurses are qualified, and engage in ongoing education of anaesthetics.

We also use a comprehensive range of monitoring equipment during anaesthesia including:

• Apalert

An apalert continuously monitors the breathing patterns of anaesthetised patients and sounds an alert if there is any disruption to normal respiration.

• Blood pressure monitor

Using a Doppler ultrasonic cell, the movement of blood through bloods vessels can be detected and measured to monitor blood pressure during anaesthesia.

Anaesthesia

Cnr Gladstone Road & King Street

Richmond

Nelson

New Zealand

Ph: 03 544 5566 (24 hours)

Fx: 03 544 5561

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