ALL 8 LECTURES ARE RACE APPROVED
FOR VET TECHS & VETS

FUNDAMENTALS OF ANESTHESIA

8 HOURS RACE APPROVED ANESTHESIA EDUCATION

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An Introduction to Anesthesia

We will introduce students to the fundamentals of general anesthesia for small animals – specifically dogs and cats.  

Anesthesia and Analgesia – Pharmacological Concepts 

This lecture will focus on familiarizing students with anesthetic and analgesic agents used in small animal anesthesia.  

The Anesthetic Machine   

Students will leave understanding the components of the anesthetic machine – oxygen delivery system, vaporizer, breathing circuit, and scavenger- and all the parts associated with each.

Induction and Airway Management 

This presentation will focus on the induction phase – specifically airway management and respiratory function.  Endotracheal intubation and assisted ventilation along with complications associated with intubation will be discussed.

Perioperative Anesthetic Maintenance and Monitoring 

 The importance of perioperative maintenance/monitoring during an anesthetic event will be discussed.

The Recovery Period    

Anticipation and preparation is essential in preparing for a successful anesthetic event leading to a smooth, safe recovery.  Students will leave understanding the importance of the recovery period.

The Physiology of Pain   

This presentation will define pain, the pain terminology and the physiology of pain (4 physiologic processes). Students will leave having a great understanding of the physiology of pain.

Pain Management

This presentation will describe different types of pain and how to manage them through a variety of techniques.

Meet the instructor

Donna M. Sisak, CVT, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia)   

Donna does in-hospital training for teams!

Contact her at [email protected]

Donna has 37 years in the veterinary profession. Her first five years were spent gaining hands on experience in small animal hospitals in Pennsylvania.

From there her love for the veterinary profession and passion for teaching led her to academia and the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital - University of Pennsylvania upon graduating from Harcum College, Bryn Mawr, PA in 1991. At Penn she satisfied her “drive” to perform top medical care to patients AND her “desire” to educate which led her to obtain a VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) in 2006.

For the last 14 years Donna has been immersed in specialty medicine at Seattle Veterinary Specialists/Bluepearl fulfilling her role as VTS (A/A) providing in- house and regional training. Donna is a Elanco & Zoetis professional speaker, involved in educating and advocating for safe anesthetic/analgesic care. Her longevity and passion for the profession make her a great champion for patients and veterinary technicians/nurses. 


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