Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Oct 2008
Results of the confidential enquiry into perioperative small animal fatalities regarding risk factors for anesthetic-related death in dogs.
To identify major risk factors associated with anesthetic-related death in dogs. ⋯ The results suggested that specific factors could be associated with increased odds of anesthetic-related death in dogs. Knowledge of these factors should aid the preoperative assessment and perioperative management of dogs undergoing anesthesia and sedation.