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.
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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.
Handling regurgitation as a complicationJuly 9, 2021A patient regurgitating under anesthesia can lead to more detrimental complications, such as aspiration pneumonia, rhinitis, and esophagitis, which can lead to strictures.
Pre-anesthetic fasting: What’s the right number?May 11, 2021The intent of pre-anesthetic fasting is to reduce anesthetic complications, specifically gastroesophageal reflux (GER), esophagitis, and aspiration pneumonia.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAnesthetic malignant hyperthermia in greyhoundsJanuary 1, 2021Greyhounds are known for their large muscle mass. Many also suffer from separation anxiety and can become stressed in a veterinary hospital setting. This combination is why some veterinarians believe greyhounds seem to suffer from non-MH hyperthermia more than other breeds.
