Anaesthesia with Co-morbidities and Increased Risk
CPD Points:
2 AVNAT
Duration:
2 Hour
Anaesthesia with Co-morbidities and Increased Risk
CPD Points:
2 AVNAT
Duration:
2 Hour
Audience:
Advanced VN • Veterinarian
This course will give you the confidence to approach those tricky anaesthetics that you tend to avoid. Whether the patient is young or old, brachycephalic or has an underlying medical condition, you will gain a good understanding of the additional considerations required for these patients to help ensure a smooth anaesthetic and good outcomes.
Learning Outcomes:
- How to handle complex anaesthetics with confidence
- Equipment preparation and general considerations for patients of different ages and sizes
- Anaesthetic management of patients with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases
- Special considerations for obese patients and those undergoing dental procedures
- How medical conditions like renal disease, diabetes and hyperadrenocorticism can affect anaesthesia
- Requirements for specific emergency procedures such as urinary tract obstruction, caesareans and GDV surgery
- The additional considerations required for complex cases
Features:
- You will have access as part of an active ProSkills Course Subscription
- You have access to the course for 365 days with individual course purchase
- Complete quiz activities to attain your certificate of achievement
Course Content:
- 7 video lessons with quiz questions.
- Certificate of Achievement.
Jasmine Feeney
Has worked in small animal, mixed practice and cat only practice in Sydney and on the mid north coast of NSW. She joined the Sydney University Teaching Hospital in 2000, completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2002, Advanced Certificate IV in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing in 2003 and a Diploma in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing in 2007. Jasmine was the head of nursing at Sydney University Teaching Hospital for 5 years and now is the nursing manager in a private small animal practice. She has a special interest in intensive care nursing and oncology.
