This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and monitor anaesthesia and analgesics in animals for surgical and medical procedures.

The unit applies to veterinary nurses who work under the supervision of a registered veterinarian in a veterinary practice. Veterinary nurses who prepare and monitor patients for anaesthesia and analgesics need to hold and apply specialised knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology.

Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to veterinary nurses but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

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Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Prepare surgery and ensure personnel are ready for anaesthesia according to practice policy and procedures
Prepare and test equipment to ensure appropriate function for procedure
Set-up anaesthetic and analgesia monitoring equipment according to practice policy and procedures
Ensure the correct use and storage of anaesthetic gases including scavenging of gases according to practice policy and procedures
Handle, restrain and position animals safely according to practice policies and procedures
Assess animal physical health status and body condition and note any abnormalities
Perform a pre-anaesthetic evaluation on animals according to practice polies and procedures
Prepare anaesthetic and analgesic plan for each patient, under the guidance of the veterinarian
Calculate and prepare anaesthetic and analgesic drugs specific for the animal under the guidance of the veterinarian
Identify and locate animal anatomical features relevant to the administration of drugs for induction of anaesthesia and anaesthetic monitoring
Identify and know the physiological effects of anaesthesia on different body systems
Follow safe work practices according to WHS and practice policies and procedures
Assist in the induction of anaesthesia according to legislative requirements and practice policies and procedures
Assist with endotracheal intubation
Monitor animal and chart animal’s vital signs
Identify stages and planes of anaesthesia and communicate with the veterinarian any abnormal values and be able to initiate an appropriate response to correct abnormality
Identify an anaesthetic emergency and provide assistance under the guidance of the veterinarian
Monitor and record changes in the post-operative period
Identify, monitor and assess analgesic requirements in animals
Provide analgesia to manage pain in animals under veterinary guidance
Provide supportive therapies to manage pain
Monitor animals by evaluating behaviour, vital signs, clinical signs and using recognised pain scoring scales
Recognise and respond to emergencies immediately according to practice policies and procedures

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