VPN Plus+ ExclusiveRenal Disease - Protecting the Kidneys During General AnesthesiaMay 12, 2026In this session: Kris Kruse Elliott, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, reviews peri-anesthetic management of patients with pre-existing renal disease with an emphasis on protecting renal function through careful planning for anesthesia, monitoring of the anesthetized patient and individualized fluid therapy. She discusses acute vs. chronic disease, core anesthetic priorities, fluid therapy, and perioperative management of patients with renal disease.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAvian Anesthesia BasicsMay 8, 2026n this session: Emi Knafo, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, discusses avian anesthesia, covering avian respiratory anatomy, basic anesthesia equipment, principles of safe anesthesia, as well as some guidelines and recommendations for anesthetic and analgesic protocols.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMust-know tips to anesthetize pediatric patientsMarch 13, 2026Pediatric patients can be a challenge during anesthesia. Their response to drugs is often unpredictable, they may become hypoglycemic if fasted, and they often experience hypotension during anesthesia. In order to become comfortable with anesthetizing pediatric patients, it is helpful to understand how they differ from healthy adults.
