Euthanasia

Question 1

Euthanasia - Step 1

Answer 1

Looking after client
- Communication
- Confirmation - ready, who present, decision, consent
- Explain process

Question 2

Euthanasia - Step 2

Answer 2

Looking after patient
- Patient is comfortable
- Calm and stress free process
- Good IV access

Question 3

Euthanasia - Step 3

Answer 3

Time to say goodbye
- Give time
- Check ready to give injection

Question 4

Euthanasia - Step 4

Answer 4

Performing euthanasia
- Injection given
- Check for HB
- Wait to observe agonal gasping, muscle twitching
- Allow time w pet