In order to facilitate better postoperative care, the RAR post-operative staff has developed a list of recommendations to ensure a smooth recovery and prevent further postoperative complications. RAR realizes that special circumstances may arise, and we are willing to try and make accommodations in these rare instances. In the event of an emergency, it is important for the veterinarian and technician to know the type and amount of drugs that have been given to the animal. The same drug may come in different concentrations therefore it is very important to have the amount of drug given in milligrams. In addition, please indicate the time and date that the animal is transferred to post-op.
More information is better, especially in an emergency situation.
Only the RAR veterinarian may authorize exceptions to the 12-hour fast. Failure of the animal to be fasted may be cause for the procedure to be postponed. Just a reminder that animals are NOT to be extubated until they have a gag reflex and are able to swallow on their own. Animals must be monitored closely until they have been extubated. There will be a charge to the investigator for animals that are re-intubated.