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===Anaesthesia===

===Anaesthesia===

====Pre-anaesthetic====

====Pre-anaesthetic====

Before an anaesthestic is performed, it is important to stabilise a patient, both fluid deficits and any electrolyte or acid-base inbalances. In many cases, it is ideal to have a minimum blood database. This should include PCV and TP and if possible urea, creatinine, electrolyes and glucose. If there is any evidence of haemoconcentration, azotemia, or electrolyte imbalances then the patient should be given fluids to correct these abnormalities before the anaesthetic. Even if these parameters are normal it is often imperative to place the patient on fluids as most anaesthetic agents will alter fluid homeostasis, even in healthy patients.  

Before an anaesthestic is performed, it is important to stabilise a patient, both fluid deficits and any electrolyte or acid-base inbalances. In many cases, it is ideal to have a minimum blood database. This should include PCV and TP and if possible urea, creatinine, electrolyes and glucose. If there is any evidence of haemoconcentration, azotemia, or electrolyte imbalances then the patient should be given fluids to correct these abnormalities before the anaesthetic. Even if these parameters are normal it is often advisable to place the patient on fluids as most anaesthetic agents will alter fluid homeostasis, even in healthy patients.  

When giving fluids ideally they should be warmed to help the patient maintain a normal body temperature.  

When giving fluids ideally they should be warmed to help the patient maintain a normal body temperature.