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BSAVA adds new anaesthesia guide to resource library
The guide includes checklists, and troubleshooting guides which are designed to be used in practice.

New handbook aims to help improve clinical outcomes

The BSAVA has made a new anaesthesia resource available through its site, which provides guidance and cognitive aids to help improve safety during veterinary anaesthesia.

The BSAVA Cognitive Aids for Anaesthesia in Small Animal Practice is written by veterinary anaesthesia specialist Matt McMillan and can help improve performance for surgical teams.

Cognitive aids are visual prompts which are designed to be used while a task is being completed. They reduce reliance on memory by providing a solid foundation which ensures tasks are performed appropriately and communication is upheld.

Ian Self, principal clinical anaesthetist at the University of Cambridge Department for Veterinary Medicine said: “This handbook should be viewed as a ‘second pair of eyes’ throughout a procedure, especially if an anaesthetised patient deteriorates; consider it as having an experienced anaesthetist looking over your shoulder offering words of advice… I am very happy to endorse this exciting new BSAVA resource.”

The BSAVA Cognitive Aids for Anaesthesia in Small Animal Practice includes routine checklists that should be completed as part of any anaesthetic procedure, as well as crisis checklists for potential complications that may be encountered during surgery.

The new guide also includes downloadable forms, which can be used to ensure safety checks are completed thoroughly in practice. These forms can be downloaded through the BSAVA Library.

The BSAVA Cognitive Aids for Anaesthesia in Small Animal Practice is now available from the BSAVA website.

 

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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