Optimizing Protocols in Veterinary ICUs: How Small Changes Can Save Lives

This article presents a practical and experience-based proposal to improve protocols in Veterinary Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Drawing on the author’s direct clinical experience, it identifies common failures in communication, workflow organization, and emergency readiness. The proposed interventions include the implementation of standardized logbooks, visual protocols, and regular training for staff. Results show improvements in emergency response time, treatment success, and team confidence. The article highlights that simple, well-applied changes can have a major impact on animal patient outcomes. Includes author biography and institutional affiliation. This publication includes two versions of the article: one in English and one in Portuguese (PDF files attached).