[...]... names entered on a list of veterinary nurses maintained by the RCVS and to describe themselves as listed veterinary nurses (RCVS, 2002) In September 2007, the non-statutory Register for veterinary nurses opened Any veterinary nurse that qualified on or after the 1st January 2003 is automatically entered on the register Veterinary nurses that 1 2 Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses qualified prior to this... Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists 17, 4–10 Lunn, J.N & Mushin, W.W (1982) Mortality associated with anaesthesia Anaesthesia 37, 856 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (2002) List of Veterinary Nurses Incorporating The Register of Veterinary Nurses 2008 Veterinary Nurses and the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, pp 239–242 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (2007) Guide to Professional Conduct for Veterinary. .. but also for the injurious actions of an employee, including veterinary nurses and student veterinary nurses Therefore, veterinary nurses are not entitled to undertake either medical treatment or minor surgery independently Nevertheless, veterinary nurses have a duty to safeguard the health and welfare of animals under veterinary care and, as anaesthesia is a critical procedure, the need for knowledge... also be used for this purpose To perform euthanasia Euthanasia in dogs and cats is performed using concentrated anaesthetic agents Types of anaesthesia General anaesthesia is the most commonly used type of anaesthesia in small animals However it is important for veterinary nurses to understand and be familiar with local and regional anaesthetic techniques The Role of the Veterinary Nurse in Anaesthesia. .. perform nursing duties on all species of animal, not just companion animals, and in addition allows student veterinary nurses to perform Schedule 3 tasks during their training, provided they are under the direct, continuous and personal supervision of either a listed veterinary nurse (Figure 1.1) or veterinary surgeon Registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) accept both responsibility and accountability for. .. assist a veterinary surgeon to monitor and maintain anaesthesia is a veterinary nurse or under supervision, a student veterinary nurse’ (RCVS, 2007b) DEFINITIONS IN ANAESTHESIA Many different terms are used in anaesthesia and it is important to be familiar with those listed in Table 1.1 PRINCIPLES OF ANAESTHESIA The purposes of anaesthesia are: • To permit surgical or medical procedures to be performed... for knowledge and an understanding of the procedures involved in anaesthesia cannot be overestimated LEGISLATION GOVERNING VETERINARY NURSES Student veterinary nurses who achieve an S or NVQ level 3 award in veterinary nursing, or who have passed the relevant examinations for a degree in veterinary nursing, or passed the RCVS Part II veterinary nursing examination in the United Kingdom and fulfill the... be prepared for use Suitable intravenous fluids should be administered during anaesthesia (4) Maintenance period: Unconsciousness is maintained with inhalational or injectable agents This allows the planned procedure to be performed A 8 Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses properly trained person should be dedicated to monitor anaesthesia Unqualified staff should not be expected to monitor anaesthesia An... veterinary surgeon to interpret, using their professional judgment Thus veterinary nurses should only carry out procedures that they feel competent to perform under the direction of a veterinary surgeon, and the veterinary surgeon should be available to respond if any problems arise Recent changes to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (Schedule 3 amendment) Order 2002 now entitles listed veterinary nurses. ..1 The Role of the Veterinary Nurse in Anaesthesia Joan Freeman Veterinary surgeons must work within the legal constraints of the Veterinary Surgeons Act (1966) They must also abide by the rules of conduct for veterinary surgeons (‘Guide to Professional Conduct’) set up by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the professional body in the United Kingdom Veterinary surgeons can be . y0 w0 h0" alt="" Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses Second edition Edited by Liz Welsh A John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Publication This edition fi rst published 2009 First edition published 2003 ©. consequence of their own actions but also for the injurious actions of an employee, including veterinary nurses and student veterinary nurses. Therefore, veterinary nurses are not entitled to undertake. The veterinary nurse has a pivotal role in anaesthesia, being directly involved before, during and after the anaesthetic period. I hope that this fully updated edition of Anaesthesia for Veterinary