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===Temperature===

===Temperature===

On concern with patients undergoing anaesthesia is hypothermia. this make it important to [[Manual_Techniques#Temperature|monitor temperatures]] of patients during and after any anaesthetic. This allows for implementation of methods to try and prevent further temperature loss and to try warm up the patient.

One concern with patients undergoing anaesthesia is hypothermia; it is important to [[Manual_Techniques#Temperature|monitor the temperature]] of patients during and after any anaesthetic. If necessary, techniques to try and prevent further temperature loss and to try warm up the patient can be instigated as soon as possible. Indirect heat sources such as 'hot hands' (examination gloves filled with hot water and tied off with a knot at the wrist) placed between the patient and a towel, for example are required for heating the patient that is slightly hypothermic, and preserving heat loss from the extremities by insulating the limbs with 'bubble wrap' will all help to maintain the patient's core temperature. Never use a direct heat course as the animal is not able to move away from the heat and can potentially sustain tissue burns as a result.

==Post Operative Analgesia==

==Post Operative Analgesia==

'''Post operative [[Pain#Analgesics|analgesia]]''' is often forgotten but it of great importance in any anaesthetic procedure. A variety of agents can be used [[Systemic Analgesia|systemically]] or [[Local Analgesia|locally]]. The patient should be closely monitored after the procedure and pain assessed regularly to adjust the analgesic protocol appropriately.

'''Post operative [[Pain#Analgesics|analgesia]]''' is often forgotten but it of great importance in any anaesthetic procedure. A variety of agents can be used [[Systemic Analgesia|systemically]] or [[Local Analgesia|locally]]. The patient should be closely monitored after the procedure and pain assessed regularly to adjust the analgesic protocol appropriately.