I’ve been focusing on post-operative care lately and discovered that keeping a written log of vital signs can really help in tracking recovery. It’s useful to have a system in place for noting any changes, especially in the first 24 hours — how do you all approach post-op evaluations in your practice?
I find having a designated team member for monitoring can really streamline the process, especially after surgery. Keeping the lines of communication open helps catch any concerns early on. How do you assign roles in your practice?
It’s great you’re keeping a log — I’ve found that doing regular temperature checks every few hours can catch any spikes early on. Just a small tip: sometimes a sudden rise can indicate a problem even if other vitals seem stable — how do you manage communication with the team during post-op?
One thing that’s really helped in our recovery monitoring is checking the pain management scores regularly post-op; it gives immediate feedback on how the pet’s feeling. Have you thought about how to integrate pain assessments into your log, @jackson_grey92?