VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow Old is "Too Old:" Anesthesia for the Geriatric PatientNovember 22, 2024In this session: Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS, provides a comprehensive overview of veterinary anesthesia for geriatric patients, starting with an introduction to the unique physiological changes and considerations in older animals.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTips to reduce pain in ferrets, mice, rabbits, and ratsAugust 23, 2024Whenever possible, multimodal pain control is essential to provide the most pain relief in ferrets, mice, rabbits and rats by blocking pain signals from multiple pathways. Do not let your concerns about pain control prevent you from the surgical treatments of pain control in these small animals. This guide for the assessment and treatment of pain should boost your confidence and reduce suffering in your patients.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveYou're My Hero: Smoke InhalationJuly 26, 2024In this session: Picture the scene—the door to the treatment room opens….a fireman in full gear walks in, carrying a cat in his arms, oxygen mask held to its face. This everyday hero has saved the patient from the fire, but now it’s up to you! Karen M. Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC) addresses the following: What damage can be caused from smoke inhalation and thermal burns? What can you expect to see? What do you monitor for? What will you be treating for? What are the chances you can save this patient?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline-Focused Anesthesia & AnalgesiaJune 28, 2024In this session: The phrase “cats are not small dogs” is true in almost all aspects, including in their needs for anesthesia and acute pain management. Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, addresses specific approaches for feline anesthesia and controlling acute pain.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe hot topic it's easy to forget—anesthetic hypothermiaMay 15, 2024Get a closer look at the causes, implications, and available solutions through comprehensive management strategies aimed at ensuring positive patient outcomes. From pre-warming techniques to using specialized warming devices, recent insights and advancements in animal anesthesia can provide veterinary professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of hypothermia prevention and treatment.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveKeep the Beat: Anesthetic Considerations for Cardiac DiseaseNovember 29, 2023Stephanie Johnson, BAS, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), (Dentistry), covers considerations for veterinary patients with co-existing cardiac diseases. We will cover anesthetic considerations and tips for patients with cardiac disease, focusing on concerns associated with specific cardiomyopathies. This discusses pharmacology in relation to cardiac disease as well as potential complications associated with anesthesia in these patients.
Five techniques to utilize regional anesthesiaSeptember 20, 2023Analgesia is a critical component of veterinary medicine, and its use is essential to providing high-quality medical care for animals. In addition to making a pre-anesthetic plan, regional anesthesia/analgesia is an important part of balanced anesthesia in veterinary medicine. Regional analgesia involves using local anesthetics to block specific nerve pathways in a specific area of the body.
Anesthesia monitor considerationsAugust 11, 2023Reliable anesthesia monitoring equipment is one of the foundations of excellent patient care, making a quality multiparameter monitor an indispensable tool for a trained clinical team.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDental Nerve Blocks for Zen AnesthesiaMarch 15, 2023Stefanie Perry, CVT, explores the different site and drug choices to perform safe dental nerve blocks in dogs and cats by identifying risk factors, adverse effects, and contraindications.
Anesthesia focus of upcoming VetCE Virtual eventApril 8, 2022Veterinary professionals looking to refine their anesthesia skills can sign up for an upcoming live virtual continuing education (CE) event.
