Enhancing euthanasia protocols in practice: a compassionate approach for companion animals

IF 0.3 4区农林科学 Q4 VETERINARY SCIENCES

in Practice Pub Date : 2024-02-29 DOI:10.1002/inpr.403

Paul Manktelow

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Abstract

This article focuses on the complex aspects of veterinary euthanasia and aims to highlight the emotional, ethical and logistical challenges of euthanasia in veterinary practice. It advocates for compassionate and consistent euthanasia protocols to improve experiences for pets, owners and veterinary teams, and stresses the importance of understanding and respecting the diverse views within veterinary teams regarding euthanasia. This article also details the considerations in selecting and administering euthanasia protocols for a stress-free and painless procedure and addresses the need for aftercare and support for both pet owners and veterinary teams after euthanasia, including external grief support resources.

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在实践中加强安乐死规程：对伴侣动物的关爱方法

本文重点关注兽医安乐术的复杂方面，旨在强调在兽医实践中实施安乐术所面临的情感、伦理和后勤挑战。文章主张采用富有同情心和连贯一致的安乐术规程，以改善宠物、主人和兽医团队的体验，并强调理解和尊重兽医团队内部对安乐术的不同看法的重要性。本文还详细介绍了选择和实施安乐术规程的注意事项，以实现无压力、无痛苦的安乐术，并阐述了宠物主人和兽医团队在安乐术后需要的善后护理和支持，包括外部悲伤支持资源。

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in Practice 农林科学-兽医学

CiteScore

0.80

自引率

0.00%

发文量

111

审稿时长

18-36 weeks

期刊介绍： In Practice is published 10 times a year and provides continuing educational material for veterinary practitioners. It includes clinical articles, written by experts in their field and covering all species, providing a regular update on clinical developments, and articles on veterinary practice management. All articles are peer-reviewed. First published in 1979, it now provides an extensive archive of clinical review articles. In Practice is produced in conjunction with Vet Record, the official journal of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). It is published on behalf of the BVA by BMJ Group.