Surgery and Anaesthesia

Anesthesia Risks and Complications

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Risks and complications as they relate to anesthesia are classified as either morbidity or mortality. Quantifying how anesthesia contributes to morbidity and mortality can be difficult because an animal's health prior to surgery and the complexity of the surgical procedure can also contribute to the risks. Surgery and anesthesia are safer today than ever before, thanks to continuing advances in science. But this doesn’t mean there is zero risk. In fact, surgery and anesthesia are inherently dangerous, and as with any medication or procedure, there is always the chance that something can go wrong.