Anesthesia for Geriatric Patients

Carpenter, Rachael E.; Pettifer, Glenn R.; Tranquilli, William J.

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2004.12.007

Cited by 35 publications

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“…The significantly higher SBP, HR and murmur frequency in the old cats may be consequences of cardiovascular changes that occur with ageing. 19 On urinalysis, borderline proteinuria and crystalluria were common. …”

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Routine Health Screening

Paepe¹,

Verjans²,

Duchateau

et al. 2012

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

114

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Old cats (>10 years) had significantly higher SBP, heart rate, murmur frequency, thrombocyte count, urine protein:creatinine ratio and serum urea and bilirubin concentrations, and significantly lower body condition score, haematocrit, albumin and total calcium concentrations than middle-aged cats (6-10 years). The common occurrence of physical examination and laboratory abnormalities in apparently healthy old cats underlines the need for regular health checks and the development of age-dependent laboratory reference intervals.

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Routine Health Screening

Paepe¹,

Verjans²,

Duchateau

et al. 2012

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

114

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“…Pre-oxygenation and more frequent bagging may be necessary. 45 ✜ Since hypothermia is common, evaluate body temperature every 15 mins, continuing postoperatively until the cat is ambulatory or normothermic. Support body temperature by using tools such as a heated cage, hot air blankets, water-circulating heating pad, and/or booties.…”

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American Association of Feline Practitioners: Senior Care Guidelines

Pittari¹,

Rodan²,

Beekman³

et al. 2009

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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Background Cats are the most popular pet in the United States and much of Northern Europe. Although 78% of owners consider their cats to be family members, many cats, particularly seniors, do not receive appropriate preventive care. 1 – 3 One of the main obstacles to owner compliance is the lack of a clear recommendation by the veterinary team. 4 Guidelines can help veterinarians to minimize this obstacle, strengthen the human-pet-veterinary bond, and improve the quality of life of cats. Goals The goals of this article are to assist veterinarians to: Deliver consistent high-quality care to senior cats. Promote longevity and improve the quality of life of senior cats by: recognizing and controlling health risk factors; facilitating and promoting early detection of disease; improving or maintaining residual organ function; and delaying the progression of common conditions. Define aspects of screening, diagnosis, treatment and anesthesia of senior cats.

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“…Many of these reported procedures are performed in geriatric patients or those with systemic illness for diagnostic, palliative, or therapeutic purposes . In general, geriatric animals are more likely to have compromised cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, or hepatic function . Numerous reports in people have documented significant physiologic changes induced by pneumoperitoneum with CO 2 insufflation including hemodynamic and respiratory effects as well as alterations in renal, hepatic, and splanchnic perfusion of healthy patients .…”

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