How can you enact change? How can you convince your colleagues to try new things especially when it comes to high stakes stuff like anesthesia? How can we be fully utilized at our jobs and stay engaged? 
Liz Hughston is here to help us along the way with her deep insights and sharp wit.

VAN 025- Liz Hughston MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC)

How do you determine oxygen flow during anesthesia? Are you a "set it and forget it" type of anesthetist, or do you adjust your O2 constantly? Do you live on the edge and try "low-flow"? 
Is there a magic number when it comes to Oxygen flow rate? 
Listen in as Dr. Ben Brainard makes sense out of it all... and shakes out some common myths when it comes to flow rates. 

Articles referenced: 

Staffieri F et al. Computed tomographic analysis of the effects of two inspired oxygen concentrations on pulmonary aeration in anesthetized and mechanically ventilated dogs :https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17764405/

Ambrisko T et al. Evaluation of isoflurane and sevoflurane vaporizers over a wide range of oxygen flow rates. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16740083/

VAN 029- Ben Brainard VMD, DACVAA, DACVECC

YOU GUYS! This is the one right here, this episode is chock full of so much practical anesthesia information and it's all due to my guest Marcia Fletcher RVN, VTS (anesthesia) 
Join us as we dive into timely treatments for the septic abdomen patient. 

In 2011, Marcia successfully passed her specialty examinations to become New Zealand’s first Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia. She has been New Zealand’s Vet Nurse of the Year, and been nominated for and awarded several teaching awards, including Teacher of the Year in 2019 for veterinary technician students at Massey University. Marcia has been on the credentials committee for the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and is on the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Executive Committee. She is also a RECOVER certified instructor of both basic and advanced CPR.  

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Marcia loves all aspects of teaching. Her passion is instilling knowledge in veterinary and veterinary technician/nurse students around New Zealand and abroad, and she has expanded her audience via The Pink Stethoscope’s social media pages. Away from work, Marcia enjoys her home life with her husband, daughter, son, and very special fur-son Phoenix the cat. 

You can find Marcia at https://www.thepinkstethoscope.co.nz/

VAN 030- Marcia Fletcher RVNS, VTS (Anesthesia)

How well can you "go with the flow"? Today we talk about oxygen flow rates, breathing systems, and when an NRB really is a wiser choice. 

Courtney is originally from New Zealand where she trained and qualified, and has been working as a Veterinary Nurse since 2007. After working in a number of small animal clinics there, an anaesthesia passion took her to a large referral hospital in Australia in 2015. In 2016 she moved to the UK and is now an Anaesthesia Registered Veterinary Nurse at the Royal Veterinary College. Courtney completed her Nurses Certificate in Anaesthesia in 2017 and throughout her studies, she started Veterinary Anursethesia on various social media platforms to share anaesthesia tips. She has written a number of articles for journals and enjoys speaking to Student Veterinary Nurses and Registered Veterinary Nurses on anaesthesia

https://www.instagram.com/veterinaryanursethesia/?hl=en

VAN 042- Courtney Scales, DipVN, NCert(Anaesth), RVN

Anesthesia Machine? Check ✅
Emergency Drugs? Check ✅
Checklists are an integral part of our daily lives in the vet clinic, increasing efficiency and safety. You may use them in you OR, but do you use them in your ER? 

Today Amy Newfield is here to talk to us about WHY checklists are the s**t and why we should be using them everywhere. Amy knows education. She has received speaker of the year awards, worked with translators in over four countries, has over 60 published printed works in eight countries and recently published her very own book. She is a self-described border collie.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
AAHA: https://www.aaha.org/publications/newstat/articles/2021-04/anesthesia-best-practices-prepare-compare-be-aware/

 https://www.anesthesiallc.com/publications/blog/entry/checklists-as-important-as-ever-in-anesthesia-patient-safety

M&M Article: https://www.kickassvets.com/blogs/blogMNMRounds.php

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0018578720931752?journalCode=hpxa

Checklist Manifesto Book: https://amzn.to/3JEAXOG

Amy's website: https://www.vetteamtraining.com/

Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS(ECC), MSEd

Is Gabapentin the new Tramadol?
We see quite a many post on Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds discussing the use of Gabapentin for acute post surgical pain..but what does the evidence say? 
Here Stephen breaks down how this drug works, why acute pain may not be the best use of gabapentin and what you should reach for instead.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Pypendop B, Siao K, Lkiw J. Thermal antinociceptive effect of orally administered gabapentin in healthy cats. Am J Vet Res. 2010;71(9). doi:10.2460/AJVR.71.9.1027

Reid P, Pypendop B, Ilkiw J. The effects of intravenous gabapentin administration on the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in cats. Anesth Analg. 2010;111(3). doi:10.1213/ANE.0B013E3181E51245

Johnson B, Aarnes T, Wanstrath A, et al. Effect of oral administration of gabapentin on the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in dogs. Am J Vet Res. 2019;80(11). doi:10.2460/AJVR.80.11.1007

VAN 046- Stephen Cital RVT, VTS (LAM), SRA, CVPP

BP goes down and the fluids go up...that's the way it goes right?
Well it might be time to re-think those old rules of hypotension management. 
Today we are joined by Michelle Albino a fantastic VTS(anesthesia) out of NYC to discuss when to bring on the fluids and when to just get your  vasoactive drugs going.

Born and raised in New York, Michelle graduated from SUNY Delhi and has been an LVT since 2003. For 12 years, she was employed at the Animal Medical Center in New York City in the anesthesia and emergency departments. She served as team leader of the anesthesia department and oversaw anesthesia training and education for 5 years at the AMC. Michelle worked alongside Dr. William Muir, gathering data for his study in fluid responsiveness via the Masimo PVI for patients undergoing general anesthesia, and authored a book chapter on the topic of analgesic pharmacology for a textbook on pain management in veterinary patients.  

She became board certified in anesthesia/analgesia in the fall of 2012 and started her own company where she visits hospitals to help elevate staff knowledge on anesthesia and pain management offering lectures, labs, and hands-on supervision and training. Michelle currently is employed at the ASPCA animal hospital in New York City as director of training and education. In this role she provides in-house continuing education, creates and updates medical operating procedures, provides anesthesia and pain management consults, and works to elevate onboarding and training processes utilizing adult learning techniques. In addition, she recently became virtual facilitation and training and adult learning certified.

VAN 047- Michelle Albino VTS (Anesthesia)

Your mission should you choose to accept it...anesthetize this old cranky cat with kidney disease. There are many variables to consider and VTS Anesthesia Elizabeth Hart is here to help us through. What drugs should we avoid? What monitoring is the most important? Elizabeth explains what things to prepare to make anesthesia for the kidney dz patient a breeze! 

Elizabeth graduated from Michigan State University (GO SPARTANS!!!!) in 2003 with her BS in Agribusiness, she obtained her VTS in 2022 and currently works for a large specialty and emergency center in Lebanon, NJ.

VAN 048- Elizabeth Hart BS, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia)

There one drug class that can strike fear into the hearts of veterinary professionals: NMBA or muscle relaxers. This drug class is often used in optho patients however can prove to be beneficial in many other patient presentations. On today's podcast we talk to Rian Ashmore a VTS Anesthesia about what NMBA's are, how they function, and how you can utilize them in your practice. 

Rian graduated from Minnesota School of Business in 2012 and worked in private practice for several years before joining the University of Minnesota in 2014. In 2016 he began doing anesthesia full time and in 2021 he obtained his VTS in Anesthesia and Analgesia. Last year he transitioned to a teaching position where he works with fourth year students in their clinical anesthesia rotation by giving topic rounds, helping them work up cases, inducing and maintaining anesthesia, etc. Rian's biggest interests are in teaching and treating patients with cardiac disease, especially patients referred for interventional radiology cases.

VAN 049- Rian Ashmore CVT, VTS (Anesthesia)

We've all been there...the patient comes to our surgery service with buprenorphine on board. Now what do we do? Can we give pure mu opioids? Is buprenorphine enough for pain? How long do we have to wait for efficacy?
Today we are talking with anesthesiologist Bryce Dooley about buprenorphine and why we may judge this molecule harshly. Buprenorphine is a great drug when used appropriately and a mainstay addition to many analgesic plans.

VAN 051- S. Bryce Dooley DVM, DACVAA

When it comes to onboarding your new hires what's the one thing that seems to inevitably get messed up? Training! Especially in surgery and anesthesia.
In this episode, we talk to Clair Sauer, MSEd, CVT about ways we train folks (hint...there are best practices) ways we test folks on knowledge, and ways to make sure we are setting new employees up for success.

Clair Sauer started her career as a High School Science teacher.  After teaching in the USA and Japan over the span of a decade, she earned her MSEd from West Chester University in 2004 . Since then, she has been involved in developing and spreading awareness of inclusive science programs for urban youth and under represented communities. 

 Upon leaving formal teaching, she worked extensively  shelter medicine, animal welfare and public resource management. Working in shelter med led her to pursue her CVT, which she received in 2018 from Harcum College. 

She loves being a CVT in both anesthesia and critical care while integrating her education background into her current role in academia. As well as still growing as a tech and becoming more aware of her own neurodivergence, she makes time to stay active in improving education and access to veterinary medicine for all. She has been nominated and recognized for her achievements and leadership, most recently in 2022, receiving the VECCS Steven Haskins Scholarship.

 She lives in Philadelphia with her 2 Doberman Pinschers and 2 kitties. Most of all, Clair likes going dancing with other nerds in vet med and riding bikes in the woods.  You can find her on IG @thevettechteacher and she is currently exploring life as a lecturer and consultant in education-based initiatives in our field. 
Email her at Clair.cvt@gmail.com with questions, comments, hellos, and content requests.

VAN 052- Clair Sauer, MSEd, CVT

As you all know recovery from anesthesia and surgery is an integral part of the process. In today's episode, we talk with Feliza Lopez a VTS ECC technician in NYC who explains what makes an optimal recovery. This one is for you nutrition nerds because guess what??? it plays a huge role in recovery for some of our ICU patients. 
Feliza Lopez is a speaker, educator, and the Director of Emergency and Critical Care at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City.

VAN 053- Feliza Lopez LVT,VTS (ECC)

You know I love my ventilator... see the photo for how I reacted when we got the new Mindray Veta 5 in-house! But when using a ventilator in anesthesia, what do those modes even mean? Volume control, Pressure control, PEEP...it can get a bit confusing, so we have Glynis here to make sense of it all. Today we talk to Glynis Wileman. 
She has a PhD - AG Med, while she did not stay in that field, she has worked clinically for 13 years in STARS - specializing in Infant transport/ ECMO, and ventilation / Surfactant studies under Dr. Neil Finer, at RAH. Then onto Siemens/Draeger for Product development in Anesthesia / Ventilation platforms. She is a wealth of information when it comes to anesthesia and ventilation.

VAN 054- Glynis Wileman BSc, RRT, CET, PhD

Waking up is hard to do...especially when it's after anesthesia. This episode of the podcast features Darci Palmer LVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia) discussing the differences between dysphoria, emergence delirium, and pain. We talk about different medication options and tips for making anesthesia recovery smoother overall.
Darci Palmer has been a credentialed veterinary technician for 21 years. She obtained her veterinary technician specialty in anesthesia and analgesia in 2006 while working at the Washington State University (WSU) Veterinary Teaching Hospital followed by a position at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently Darci is at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine where she is providing both didactic lectures and clinical hands-on training to the veterinary students.

In addition to her clinical work, she serves as the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia & Analgesia, Executive Secretary and in January 2021 she took over the chair of CVTS which is the committee that oversees all of the NAVTA recognized Veterinary Technician Specialty

VAN 055- Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia)

You've probably seen a study referenced in lectures or online forums as a way to present evidence-based theories. But have you ever wondered what all those terms in the studies mean? How does sample size affect the quality of the study? What is in-vivo vs in-vitro and how do these things affect the quality of information you are receiving and making patient decisions based upon?
Today I am joined by Dr. Cyndie Courtney, a DVM who also happens to study why people do the things they do at work. Dr. Cyndie Courtney is a small animal veterinarian and recovering toxic team member. She speaks, writes, and consults internationally using peer-reviewed research and real-life experiences to improve individual/organizational performance/wellbeing by addressing workplace conflict.

She was awarded the World Small Animal Veterinary Medical Association’s Next Generation Award in 2019 and her veterinary alma mater’s Outstanding Recent Alumni Award in 2021 for her service to the profession. 

The study we were talking about in this episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32301662/

VAN 056- Dr. Cyndie Courtney

Does team culture play a role in patient safety? The research may surprise you! Dr. Cyndie Courtney is back for round 2 helping us dive into the research on how teams work together and what that means for patient safety.

Dr. Cyndie Courtney is a small animal veterinarian and recovering toxic team member. She speaks, writes, and consults internationally using peer-reviewed research and real-life experiences to improve individual/organizational performance/wellbeing by addressing workplace conflict.

She was awarded the World Small Animal Veterinary Medical Association’s Next Generation Award in 2019 and her veterinary alma mater’s Outstanding Recent Alumni Award in 2021 for her service to the profession.

VAN 057- Does Team Culture Influence Anesthetic Safety with Dr. Cyndie Courtney

Today we are joined by Dr. Omar Zaheer, DACZM discussing all things Piggies and why your dosing calculations may be a lil off!

Dr. Omar Zaheer graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in 2016. Following graduation, he completed a small animal rotating internship at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Toronto before returning to the OVC for a specialty avian & exotic internship. Following completion of this internship, he completed a residency at the OVC in avian & exotic medicine & surgery from 2018-2021. He published several articles during his residency, including a new surgical technique for cloacal prolapse in pet parrots, an anesthetic study on quaker parrots, and several case reports on pet exotics including chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs. He became licensed with the American College of Zoological Medicine as a Zoological Companion Animal Specialist in 2023.

VAN 058- Guinea Pig Anesthesia with Dr. Omar Zaheer

So, have you ever wondered what it would be like to make the switch from veterinary nursing to the human side? Well, today we are talking with Morgan McCann who has done just that! 
Morgan McCann has been a credentialed veterinary technician since 2010 and became a VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) in 2018. In 2020 she began the process of transitioning to human healthcare with the goal of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. In 2024 she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She currently works fulltime in an Intensive Care Unit and Progressive Care Unit while continuing to work relief in veterinary medicine. Outside of work she enjoys stand up paddleboarding all over the Pacific Northwest and is a volunteer search and rescue canine handler. She shares her home with her son John, a 1.5 year old Maine Coon (yes a real MC) named Katsu, and two former street cats named Kylo and Kiska.

VAN 059- Career Switch to Human Anesthesia with Morgan McCann CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)

There's been a LOT of talk about Ketamine recently. Not only as an induction agent but also its larger role as an NMDA receptor antagonist and how this plays into chronic conditions such as pain, anxiety, and depression. 
Today we talk with Dr. Matthew Gurney DECVAA on how we can better utilize this drug class and some of the science behind it! 
Dr. Matthew Gurney is an internationally respected British anaesthetist. A specialist in anaesthesia and analgesia, Matt trained at the University of Liverpool and now works at Eastcott Referrals in the UK. Matt is passionate about pain management, lectures on the subject globally and is the author of many international anaesthesia publications. Matt is Past President of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia. In 2020 Matt was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for Meritorious Contribution to Clinical Practice. 2022 saw Matt awarded the RCVS Knowledge Award for Quality Improvement for launching and implementing a unique anaesthesia safety tool. 
You can find his site here: https://www.zeropainphilosophy.com/pain-updates

Ketamine's Role in Pain Mangement with Dr. Matthew Gurney, BVSc CertVA PgCertVBM DipECVAA FRCVS

Today we are joined by Gianluca Bini, DACVAA and we are discussing how to safely anesthetize the dog with a murmur that hasn't been completely investigated. How can we make anesthesia as safe as possible for this pet? 
Dr. Gianluca Bini graduated from the University of Perugia, Italy. He then moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed two internships, one in anesthesia and one rotating, at Dick White Referrals, one of the largest referral centers in Europe. After completing his residency at North Carolina State University, he worked as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at The Ohio State University and, more recently at Oklahoma State University. Inspired by his fervent desire to extend his impact and assist as many animals as possible, he founded SafePetAnesthesia, a tele-consulting and training firm. 

My Patient **may have** Mitral Valve Disease, Now What?

ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) are gaining ground in human anesthesia ad surgery, but what do they mean for veterinary medicine? Today I discuss the key ERAS concepts we use when creating a balanced and multi modal protocol. 

Visit the anesthesia nerds website and check resources for the PDF that goes along with this episode: https://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com


Incorporating ERAS in Anesthesia & Analgesia

Join all 3 Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds as we geek out over Alpha 2 drugs! Darci Palmer, Stephen Cital, and Tasha McNerney give you a breakdown of the different alpha 2's you may come across in practice. There are so many alpha two options out there, it can get confusing. From tried and true's like xylazine to newer on the market drugs like ZenAlpha, today we discuss how alpha 2's work and why we love them. Check out the veterinary anesthesia nerds resources page for a write up on the medications mentioned here: https://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com/resources

Alpha 2 Overview

We are all taught in school that if a patient become hypotensive, they should receive a fluid bolus. But, does that make sense for all patients? When do you reach for an anticholinergic? When do you start that dopamine or norepi? 
Amanda Shelby RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) is here to explain it all to us. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:
1. Harro C, Foster JD. The effect of circumferential tape applied to the cuff during blood pressure measurement in cats. Abstract presented at: 40th American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum; June 16, 2023; Philadelphia, PA.

2. Martinez AB, Cochran LA, Ishak AM, Keys DA, Frederick SW. Secondary fastener (tape) placement on a blood pressure cuff causes interindividual Doppler blood pressure measurement variability in healthy large-breed dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2024 Aug 30;1(aop):1-6.

3. Cerejo SA, Teixeira‐Neto FJ, Garofalo NA, Rodrigues JC, Celeita‐Rodríguez N, Lagos‐Carvajal AP. Comparison of two species‐specific oscillometric blood pressure monitors with direct blood pressure measurement in anesthetized cats. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. 2017 Jul;27(4):409-18.

4. Garofalo NA, Neto FJ, Alvaides RK, de Oliveira FA, Pignaton W, Pinheiro RT. Agreement between direct, oscillometric and Doppler ultrasound blood pressures using three different cuff positions in anesthetized dogs. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 2012 Jul 1;39(4):324-34.

5. CAULKETT NA, CANTWELL SL, HOUSTON DM. A comparison of indirect blood pressure monitoring techniques in the anesthetized cat. Veterinary Surgery. 1998 Jul;27(4):370-7.

6. Acierno MJ, Seaton D, Mitchell MA, Da Cunha A. Agreement between directly measured blood pressure and pressures obtained with three veterinary-specific oscillometric units in cats. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 2010 Aug 15;237(4):402-6.

7. Shih A, Robertson S, Vigani A, Da Cunha A, Pablo L, Bandt C. Evaluation of an indirect oscillometric blood pressure monitor in normotensive and hypotensive anesthetized dogs. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. 2010 Jun;20(3):313-8.

8. Moll X et al. Validity and reliability of Doppler ultrasonography and direct arterial blood pressure measurements in anaesthetized dogs weighing less than 5 kg. VAA 2018;45:135-144.

9. Vachon C, Belanger MC, Burns PM. Evaluation of oscillometric and Doppler ultrasonic devices for blood pressure measurements in anesthetized and conscious dogs. Research in veterinary science. 2014 Aug 1;97(1):111-7.

10. Acierno MJ et al. ACVIM consensus statement: Guidelines for the identification evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats. J Vet Intern Med. 2018;32(6):1803-1822.

11. Ateca et al. Evaluation of the relationship between peripheral pulse palpation and Doppler systolic blood pressure in dogs presenting to an emergency service. J Vet ECC 2018;28(3)226-231.





Link to the book Small Animal Anesthesia Techniques 2nd ed. 

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119710868

Managing Intra Op Hypotension with Amanda Shelby

Ever wondered about the difference between oxygenation and ventilation? 🫁💨 Join us as Veterinary Technician Specialist Meagan Crowley breaks it down in a way that’s both practical and engaging! Useful for every anesthesia case you perform, we’ll explore why understanding this distinction is critical for patient care. Hypoxemia, hypoventilation, physical monitoring parameters, and physiology will be discussed.  Whether you’re a vet tech, vet, or student, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

Oxygenation VS Ventilation Showdown with Meagan Crowley RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)

You think your anesthesia plan needs an opioid (and you're probably right) but which one to choose? From receptors to duration, join Stephen, Darci, and Tasha as they discuss which opioids to consider, why they work the way they do, and when to change plans if needed. 

further reading:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952398/

https://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12917-020-02364-w


Which Opioid Should I Choose?

Have you been thinking about taking that next step in your tech anesthesia journey? Join Darci Palmer and Tasha McNerney as they break down the specifics of what is involved in the VTS journey. 

Visit https://www.avtaa-vts.org/application-forms.pml for more information.

So, you want to be a VTS? Start Here!

Listen in to this episode of the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds podcast for a crucial discussion with Dr. Gianluca Bini on the evolving landscape of perioperative pain management. This episode dives into the potential overuse of opioids in veterinary medicine and explores the exciting possibilities of incorporating Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. Dr. Bini highlights the strategic use of local and regional anesthetic blocks as a key component of ERAS, demonstrating how these techniques can significantly reduce opioid reliance, improve patient outcomes, and pave the way for a more balanced approach to veterinary anesthesia.
References: 
https://www.vaajournal.org/article/S1467-2987(18)30023-0/abstract
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36108100/

Are we Overdoing it with the Opioids? with Dr. Gianluca Bini

With all the buzz around climate change, you may not have stopped to think how our work in anesthesia contributes to the overall warming of the planet. But, Toby Trimble is here to break it down for us. In this episode we discuss some of the ways the anesthesia industry contributes to environmental issues. Volatile anesthetics are potent greenhouse gases, meaning they trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. Lets discuss ways we can keep our patients (and the earth) as safe as possible. 

Toby is the founder of Trimble Group, a veterinary led creative consultancy company reinventing education for animal health, making it less like PowerPoint and more like Netflix. He focuses on making education engaging, visual, and memorable. With his team, Toby has created over one thousand CPD videos and live broadcasts in the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Resources:
https://www.trimblegroup.io/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349057447_Measurement_of_anesthetic_pollution_in_veterinary_operating_rooms_for_small_animals

https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/governance-and-committees/asa-committees/environmental-sustainability/greening-the-operating-room/inhaled-anesthetics#:~:text=By%20definition%2C%20the%20GWP%20of,%2C%20and%20sevoflurane%20(144).&text=These%20factors%20are%20routinely%20updated%20as%20atmospheric%20chemistry%20is%20continuously%20changing.

Is Anesthesia Killing the Planet? with Toby Trimble BVM BVS, BVMedSci, MVM, Dip. ECVAA, MRCVS

Welcome Nerds! This week we talk to Dr. Cassie Janson DVM, DACVECC on how treating poly-trauma patients with the best pain management can improve outcomes. We will discuss ways to triage a patient before shipping it over to a referral hospital, and tips for when your practice doesn't have the option of a referral hospital.

VAN 002-  Dr. Cassie Janson

David Dycus DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS  (Whoa that is a ton of letters!) is here to talk about how we can provide great pain management without relying heavily on opioids. We talk about the importance of NSAIDS, local blocks, and non-pharma nursing care that makes a huge difference.

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