u/Future_Succotash_643 — reddlx

English Bulldog died during surgery last Thursday

My 11.5 yo English bulldog died during surgery last Thursday. I called yesterday and asked for the surgical notes as I am trying to understand exactly what happened to her. This is what they sent over. When I had my friend who is an ICU nurse take a look, she thought they were extremely short and thought there should have been more detail.

Are they intentionally leaving something out of these notes? I am concerned more happened to my dog and they are not telling me.

SUBJECTIVE:

P presented for lumpectomy x2

O declines pre-op bloodwork and microchip

Checked in by ASW

OBJECTIVE:

H+L wnl

BAR

WT 48.8 lbs

ASSESSMENT:

PE lumps as previously described

Anesthesia Risk grade 2 (age)

PLAN:

See attached anesthesia log for monitoring

Propofol 10mg/mL 12mL IV ahs/per

Tube 7mm

Maintained on Isoflurane 7:50a-8:20a

Lumpectomy (L of spine) started at 8:12a

P went into cardiac arrest and AHS/NLB began CPR at 8:20a

Epinephrine 1mL IV at 8:25a

Efforts were not effective; time of death 8:32a

2-0 Ethilon to suture skin

DLG called and STO- O plans to come visit P and will decide on aftercare at that time

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u/Future_Succotash_643 — 3 days ago

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Winnie passed away last Thursday during surgery

My beloved 11.5 yo English bulldog passed away during surgery last Thursday. The surgery was to have a very large lump removed on the back near her spine. It was larger than a golf ball but smaller than a baseball. When talking to the vet the first time, he had mentioned her gums never looked good from the start and looked almost blueish. I was distraught and a mess when we first spoke so I didn’t question this. Went in the next day to get more details and clarifications and they said she did not look like that from the start and her vitals were fine till she crashed. Spoke to them again and they said when they noticed her gums turning blue they started the CPR efforts and weren’t successful. I requested the surgical notes and there is barely anything in there and nothing regarding her gums turning blue. I am so concerned there is possibly more they aren’t telling me. She barely lasted 8 min in surgery. She was old and we were worried this lump was cancer so maybe this was all truly too much for her. I know nothing will bring her back but I just want to know that they did what they could and she died peacefully. I wish I never got her this surgery. The amount of regret I have is insane.

I am completely devastated. She was my first dog and our first baby. Our world revolved around here. I can’t sleep, can’t eat and can’t think about anything else. I have a toddler and baby to take care of so I’m really trying to process this and cope as best I can because I need to take care of my kids. I can’t handle the pain. Has anyone gone through something similar?

u/Future_Succotash_643 — 3 days ago

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Dog died during surgery - are notes normal?

EDIT TO ADD LOGS THEY SENT: https://iscanner.com/sharing/26a77865

Are they intentionally leaving something out of these notes? I am concerned more happened to my dog and they are not telling me.

SUBJECTIVE:

P presented for lumpectomy x2

O declines pre-op bloodwork and microchip

Checked in by ASW

OBJECTIVE:

H+L wnl

BAR

WT 48.8 lbs

ASSESSMENT:

PE lumps as previously described

Anesthesia Risk grade 2 (age)

PLAN:

See attached anesthesia log for monitoring

Propofol 10mg/mL 12mL IV ahs/per

Tube 7mm

Maintained on Isoflurane 7:50a-8:20a

Lumpectomy (L of spine) started at 8:12a

P went into cardiac arrest and AHS/NLB began CPR at 8:20a

Epinephrine 1mL IV at 8:25a

Efforts were not effective; time of death 8:32a

2-0 Ethilon to suture skin

DLG called and STO- O plans to come visit P and will decide on aftercare at that time

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u/Future_Succotash_643 — 3 days ago