title: Anesthetic protocols for common emergencies.
abstract: Anesthesia, sedation, and pain management should be taken seriously in the emergency patient. Proper knowledge of the drugs available and their pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are necessary to administer anesthesia safely to critical patients. A proactive approach regarding monitoring, titration of anesthetic drugs, and anticipation of life-threatening complications helps in achieving successful anesthetic outcomes.
authors.affiliation: James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1620, USA. vcampbel@lamar.colostate.edu
authors.forename: Vicki L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Campbell
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000662:veterinary*; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics