Tool / guidance28 March 2020
Anaesthetic safety checklist
Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists
This template from the AVA has been developed to improve safety during anaesthesia.
AVA anaesthetic safety checklist
PDF document (.pdf)
2 pages
39KB
This Anaesthetic Safety Checklist has been developed by the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists with permission to share on this website for use by veterinary professionals.
The checklist is split into three sections:
- pre-induction
- pre-procedure
- recovery.
Also included is information about recommended procedures.
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