Perianesthetic death in dogs and cats: a scoping review
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation
Published online on February 18, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, Volume 38, Issue 3, Page 369-384, May 2026.
Perianesthetic death (PAD) is an uncommon yet devastating outcome in veterinary medicine, with incidence rates consistently higher than those reported in human anesthesia. In our scoping review, we summarize the current literature on PAD in dogs and cats ...
Perianesthetic death (PAD) is an uncommon yet devastating outcome in veterinary medicine, with incidence rates consistently higher than those reported in human anesthesia. In our scoping review, we summarize the current literature on PAD in dogs and cats ...