Burtons Academy

Managing Anaesthesia Related Hypothermia in Cats & Dogs

Learn how to recognise, prevent, and manage anaesthesia-related hypothermia in cats and dogs. Understand the causes, consequences, and effective interventions to maintain normothermia and support safer, more comfortable recoveries. 

by Courtney Scales DipVN Ncert PgCertVAA RVN
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About the course

Learn how to recognise, prevent, and manage anaesthesia-related hypothermia in cats and dogs. Understand the causes, consequences, and effective interventions to maintain normothermia and support safer, more comfortable recoveries.

Understand the impact of hypothermia

Explore how anaesthetic drugs and procedures affect thermoregulation, and why prompt temperature management is vital for patient health and stability.

Apply practical warming strategies

Learn evidence-based techniques for maintaining body temperature, before, during, and after anaesthesia, including active and passive warming methods.

Enhance recovery and patient safety

Develop protocols for monitoring, prevention, and timely intervention to reduce complications, speed recovery, and improve overall anaesthetic outcomes.