− | Premedication is often given to an animal prior to an anaesthetic procedure. In some cases, however, it is not necessary or possible to premedicate the patient due to it's current status or underlying medical conditions. The advantages of premedication are that they reduce the require dose of induction agent and most will have a sedative effect to calm the patient helping to ensure a smooth induction. | + | [[Premedication]] is often given to an animal prior to an anaesthetic procedure. In some cases, however, it is not necessary or possible to premedicate the patient due to it's current status or underlying medical conditions. The advantages of premedication are that they reduce the require dose of induction agent and most will have a sedative effect to calm the patient helping to ensure a smooth induction. |