ANES103-0510: Canine and Feline Anesthesia, Module 3

INSTRUCTORS:
Nancy Brock, DVM, DACVA (Anesthesiology)
Sheilah Robertson, DVM, DACVA (Anesthesiology)
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline)
Michael Tomasic, VMD, DACVA (Anesthesiology)

DATES:
May 19 - June 9, 2010
Real-time sessions: Wednesdays, May 19, 26 and June 2; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)

Course Description

This is Module 3 of a comprehensive course series covering canine and feline anesthesia for veterinarians.

Canine and Feline Anesthesia Module 3 will focus on anesthesia and special considerations for canine and feline patients with c-section and neonatal resuscitation, and lower and upper airway dysfunction.

Modules 1 through 4 are available for enrollment. Module 1 is a prerequisite for taking all other modules in this series.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Week 1 (May 19): Anesthesia for Canine and Feline C-Section and Neonatal Resuscitation (Robertson, Little)

• Determining the degree of compromise of the pregnant patient - emergency vs. elective c-section
• How anesthesia affects the neonate
• Anesthesia strategies based on anticipated problems: premedication, induction, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, support, recovery, pain management
• Cases to be discussed:
  • The elective bulldog c-section
  • The dystocia brachycephalic feline c-section

Week 2 (May 26): Anesthesia for the Dog and Cat with Diseases of the Respiratory System (Brock)

• Determining the nature of respiratory compromise - the difference between lower and upper airway problems
• How airway compromise alters the patient's tolerance of anesthesia and the potential for anesthesia-related problems
• How non-airway compromise (nasal disease, pleural space disease, chest all disease) alters the patient's tolerance of anesthesia and the potential for anesthesia-related problems
• Determining the degree of respiratory compromise in the patient
• Anesthesia strategies based on anticipated problems: premedication, induction, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, support, recovery, pain management
• Cases to be discussed:
  • The dog with tracheal collapse requiring patellar surgery
  • The cat with asthma undergoing a BAL
  • The dog with a diaphragmatic hernia

Week 3 (June 2): Management of severe and/or chronic pain in dogs - Drugs and non pharmaceutical options (Tomasic)

• Anesthesia Strategies based on Anticipated Problems / Premed / Induction/Maintenance / Troubleshooting / Support / Recovery / Pain Management
• Cases to be discussed

MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
Discussions will begin on the start date of the course and will continue for one week following the last real time session.

CE HOURS: 6

TUITION:
$120 (108.00 early bird special if registered by May 5, 2010).
There is a 15% discount for signing up for all 4 modules. The fee for all 4 modules is: Member/$476, Non-Member/$756. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
Course is open to veterinarians and VSPN members.*

*VSPN members must be experienced registered/licensed veterinary technicians. VSPN members must be enrolled along with a veterinarian in the same practice.
VSPN members: please type in the name of the veterinarian in the comments box on the last page of your CE registration. Please contact CEonVIN@vin.com for more information if you have any questions.

Required Textbook: None

Recommended Textbook:
Lumb and Jones Veterinary Anesthesia, 4th edition
Available in the VIN bookstore (VIN members login for discount): https://store.vin.com/custom/edit.asp?p=90505

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Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VIN office at 1-800-700-INFO.

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Coordinator
Continual Education Division
Veterinary Information Network
CEonVIN@vin.com

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