Anesthesia and Pain Management for Veterinarians II

Anesthesia and Pain Management for Veterinarians II

Course overview:

In this course, we will delve into the physiology of respiration, oxygenation, and pain perception. We will also cover anesthesia in small animals, including the specific considerations for birds and reptiles. In an interactive setting, we will discuss and explore perioperative complications, monitoring techniques, case management, and the handling of fluids before, during, and after surgery.

Learning objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

1. understand how to correctly operate and adjust an anesthesia machine and how to professionally ventilate patients,
2. be able to safely anesthetize various species of small mammals, birds and reptiles,
3. possess in-depth knowledge of pain mechanisms, their recognition and treatment options,
4. be able to identify errors and complications during perioperative monitoring and respond appropriately,
5. to fully understand when which crystalloid or colloid solutions should be used.

Key data:

Total hours: 40

Course language: English

Program Director/Course Leader Master: Univ. Prof. Dr. Haithem AM Farghali

Maximum number of participants: 10

Price for all five days: 2,199 EUR plus 19% VAT.

Course location: Idar-Oberstein Dates: September 9th - 13th, 2024