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.
Education Center - SponsoredVector-Borne Disease Coming to a Neighborhood Near You: Which Tests to Reach For, and Why?by • AntechWhether it’s a screening to identify exposure to tick-borne pathogens, or a broad molecular diagnostic panel to help with acute disease detection or confirm the presence of genetic material, these options empower veterinary teams, guide treatment, and support antimicrobial stewardship.
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.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOral assessment on the dental patient under anesthesiaMarch 18, 2022Ms. Perrone discusses several aspects of how to perform successful oral examinations. Those include covering staff oral examination preparation, identifying the anatomical structures of the oral cavity, and using diagnostic instruments. Finally, it will also include a dental charting technique.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveReducing the risks of equine anesthesiaJuly 30, 2021Due to their large size, nature, and predisposition to adverse reactions to certain anesthetic agents, horses placed under general anesthesia are at a higher risk compared to smaller species, like dogs and cats. Review these tips to keep your equine patients safer during surgery.
Test your knowledge with the August Brain Teaser!July 29, 2021Presentation: You monitor a dog’s CO2 during anesthesia.
