Understanding the general anesthesia (GA) monitoring chart

The difference between GA and GA Advanced Charts

The main difference between the GA and GA Advanced charts is that GA charts are set up for low-risk anaesthesia, e.g., desexings, while GA Advanced charts are for high-risk anaesthesia cases, such as long orthopedic surgeries or senior pet surgeries.

Here are the top differentiating features of the Advanced GA chart:

1. PRE INDUCTION CHECKLIST

This section forms part of the induction checklist.

2. PRE SURGERY CHECKLIST

This section forms part of the surgical checklist.

3. GRID, RECORD

The GA advanced grid has 5 CRIs, PIP, PEEP, and TV for further monitoring.

4. CRI DETAILS

Here you can record the CRI details such as the name for 5 CRIs.

5. POST SURGERY CHECKLIST

Enter the details required for the post-surgical checklist.