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Prompt recognition and appropriate management of gastro-oesophageal reflux and regurgitation by veterinary nurses during general anaesthesia can help reduce complications and improve patient outcomes.
Knowledge and skilled techniques in managing passive regurgitation can help veterinary nurses reduce complications and improve patient outcomes.
Veterinary nurse training on rapid recognition and management of regurgitation may reduce complications; leaves open the need for standardized protocols in practice.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux and regurgitation are considered adverse events that can be associated with general anaesthesia. The severity of complications depends on the immediate management of the episode and can include oesophagitis, rhinitis, aspiration pneumonia, oesophageal stricture and, in some cases, death. As veterinary nurses commonly monitor anaesthesia in practice, they require skilled techniques to instantly be able to recognise and act rapidly with the appropriate response following a regurgitation event. Being knowledgeable and understanding the likely aetiology, incidence and treatment of regurgitation can help to reduce the occurrence and, ultimately, lead to the best outcomes for the patient.
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Stacey Cox (2024) conducted a review in Gastro-oesophageal reflux and regurgitation under general anaesthesia. Management of passive regurgitation was evaluated. Prompt recognition and appropriate management of gastro-oesophageal reflux and regurgitation by veterinary nurses during general anaesthesia can help reduce complications and improve patient outcomes.
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