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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Although monitors are becoming more available in veterinary practices, the most readily available source of monitoring during an anaesthetic is the veterinary surgeon, or veterinary nurse. Using our senses, it is possible to get a good indication of cardiovascular and respiratory system status, an idea about the temperature of the patient and most importantly we are the best monitors for depth of anaesthesia.

Although monitors are becoming more available in veterinary practices, the most readily available source of monitoring during an anaesthetic is the veterinary surgeon, or veterinary nurse. Using our senses, it is possible to get a good indication of cardiovascular and respiratory system status, an idea about the temperature of the patient and most importantly we are the best monitors for depth of anaesthesia.

==Temperature==

==Temperature==

One of the biggest concerns with anaesthesia is the risk of hypothermia to patients. It is therefore important to continually monitor the temperature of the patient throughout the procedure as well as post operatively. This can be done either manually using a thermometer rectally, or using a thermometer probe that can be found on some monitors placed either rectally or down the oesophagus if the procedure permits.

One of the biggest concerns with anaesthesia is the risk of hypothermia to patients. It is therefore important to continually monitor the temperature of the patient throughout the procedure as well as post operatively. This can be done either manually using a thermometer rectally, or using a thermometer probe that can be found on some monitors placed either rectally or down the oesophagus if the procedure permits.