DENTISTRY
parameters
4. Economy of scale — less expensive than acquiring
individual devices
5. Single point of contact for service, maintenance
and troubleshooting
Be aware that choosing a monitor that has been designed specifically for use on animals can make a significant difference in performance and accuracy.
Figure 2B. A dental technician monitoring, relaying and recording anaesthesia monitor findings.
onds or less. Breathing during balanced anaesthesia
should be even and regular.
Local anaesthesia. Every oral procedure performed
that may be painful should be accompanied by local
anaesthesia. The two most commonly performed local anaesthetic blocks are the maxillary (Fig 2D) and
mandibular (Fig 2E), which can be performed either intraorally or extraorally.
Electronic monitors may detect anaesthetic complications before being recognised by a trained clinician. In these situations, seconds count. Often, the
advanced warning systems can head off problems
before they become critical or do long-term damage. Electronic monitoring systems help to provide
positive patient outcomes and reduce stress during
the procedure.
Although many veterinary hospitals have accumulated a variety of monitoring devices, often singleparameter monitors, it would be wise to migrate to
a 5-in-1 multiparameter monitor for all anaesthetic
procedures (Fig 2C). An ideal monitor includes
noninvasive blood pressure measurement, capnography, pulse oximetry, electrocardiography and
temperature. The advantages of a multiparameter
monitor over individual devices include:
Figure 2C. A cat monitored during anaesthesia with 5-in-1 parameter electric and apnea monitors.
1. More efficient for patient set-up and alarm management
2. Consistent operating menu
3. Ability to store, print and download data for all
Figure 2D. Site for a maxillary nerve block. (Illustrations by Sathyanarayana)
Figure 2E. Site for a mandibular nerve block.
Honourable mentions for A-analgesia,
apical attached gingiva..
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