Application in practice — VET monitoring case studies
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Monitoring does not end in the operating room.
It continues across the entire clinical pathway.
Case studies
Case 3A – Mobile Emergency
Case 3B – Emergency Clinic
Case studies from practice
Case 1
Routine surgery
(hidden risk case)
Situation
Dog, routine procedure under general anesthesia
Clinical problem
Hypotension, hypoxemia, and arrhythmias frequently occur even in seemingly stable patients and often go undetected without monitoring.
Monitoring Relevance
Blood Pressure — Detect hypotension
SpO₂ — Detect hypoxemia
ECG — Detect arrhythmias
Clinical added value
Early detection allows timely intervention and increases patient safety, including during routine procedures.
Fall 2:
Recovery-Phase
Situation
Recovery phase after general anesthesia
Clinical problem
Hypoxemia, hypotension and respiratory changes frequently occur during the recovery phase and are often detected too late visually.
Monitoring relevance
SpO₂ – Detect hypoxemia early
Monitor blood pressure stability
ECG – Detecting rhythm changes
Clinical added value
Continuous monitoring enables early intervention and reduces the risk of postoperative complications.
Case 3A:
Emergency – mobile first aid
Situation
Emergency patient outside of the operating room or on initial presentation (e.g. trauma, shock, collapse)
Clinical problem
Vital signs can change rapidly without the clinical condition being immediately apparent.
Monitoring relevance •
SpO₂ – formerly an indicator of hypoxemia
Assessing blood pressure and perfusion
ECG – Detecting Arrhythmias
Clinical added value
Early objective measurements support rapid decision-making and improve initial stabilization. If mobile monitoring is available, vital signs can be recorded during the initial contact (early information).
Case 3B:
Emergency – Inpatient Care
Situation
Unstable patient in the hospital (e.g., shock, sepsis, postoperative complication)
Clinical problem
Dynamic changes in circulation and heart rhythm require continuous monitoring.
Monitoring Relevance
Blood pressure – monitoring stability
SpO₂ – ensuring oxygenation
ECG – continuous rhythm monitoring
Clinical added value
Continuous monitoring enables early detection of deterioration and supports targeted therapeutic decisions.
Case 4:
Dental / Short Procedures
Situation
Dental cleaning or short procedure under sedation or general anesthesia
Clinical problem
Monitoring is often reduced during short or seemingly simple procedures, although relevant changes can occur.
Monitoring relevance
SpO₂ – early detection of hypoxemia
Blood pressure – detection of hypotension
ECG – detection of arrhythmias
Temperature – prevention of hypothermia
Clinical added value
Continuous monitoring increases safety even during routine procedures and enables early intervention.
Compact and easy-to-use monitoring solutions facilitate integration even in short procedures and changing workflows.
Case 5:
Long-Duration Surgery
Situation
Long surgical procedure (e.g., orthopedics, complex soft tissue surgery)
Clinical problem
Hemodynamic changes often develop gradually and may remain undetected without continuous monitoring.
Monitoring relevance •
Blood pressure – detection of gradual hypotension
SpO₂ – continuous oxygenation monitoring
ECG – monitoring heart rhythm trends
Temperature – prevention of hypothermia
Clinical added value
Continuous monitoring over longer periods supports stable clinical processes and consistent patient surveillance.
Case 6:
Surgical Preparation
Situation
Patient before sedation or general anesthesia (e.g., routine procedure or high-risk patient)
Clinical problem
Baseline vital parameters are often not recorded objectively, which may lead to underestimation of risks.
Monitoring Relevance
Blood pressure – record baseline values
SpO₂ – assess oxygenation
ECG – detect rhythm abnormalities
Clinical added value
Early objective values improve risk assessment and support targeted anesthesia planning.
Compact monitoring solutions enable easy acquisition of baseline values even before anesthesia.
Case 7:
Wildlife / Zoo / Mobile
Situation
Monitoring of wildlife, zoo patients, or mobile use outside the clinic.
Clinical problem
Limited infrastructure and challenging conditions make continuous monitoring difficult.
Monitoring relevance
SpO₂ – assess oxygenation
Blood pressure – establish baseline values
ECG – detect rhythm abnormalities
Clinical added value
Objective vital parameters improve safety during sedation and procedures outside standardized clinical environments.
Mobile monitoring enables use in non-clinical settings and supports flexible workflows.
Case 8:
Brachycephalic Patients
Situation
Brachycephalic breeds (e.g., pugs, French bulldogs) under sedation or general anesthesia.
Clinical problem
Increased risk of respiratory complications and hypoxemia, especially during sedation and recovery.
Monitoring relevance •
SpO₂ – continuous oxygenation monitoring
ECG – detect stress responses
Blood pressure – assess circulatory stability
Clinical added value
Early detection of oxygenation problems enables timely intervention and increases safety in high-risk patients.