Podcasts about veterinary anesthesia

Anesthesia is a vital part of veterinary care—it's what makes lifesaving and life-improving procedures possible for our patients. But for many pet owners, the thought of anesthesia can be downright nerve-wracking. From easing general worries and tackling tough cost conversations to navigating the emotional challenges of unexpected complications, one thing is clear: compassionate, honest communication makes all the difference. In this episode of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) Podcast, host Dr. Bonnie Gatson is joined by returning guest and communication pro Dr. Erik Hofmeister to explore the do's, don'ts, and definitely-don't-say-thats of discussing anesthetic risk with clients. From setting expectations to managing risk-averse pet parents, and navigating the emotional terrain of adverse events, we're covering it all—with plenty of practical tips along the way. Whether you feel like a seasoned orator or you're just trying to survive conversations without sweating through your scrubs, this episode is sure to provide helpful pointers for communicating effectively about anesthesia to your clients with confidence, clarity, and compassion.If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content. The NAVAS Virtual Spring Symposium will be held on May 3-4, 2025. Registration for the event is open now. Spread the word. Share our podcast on your socials or a discussion forum. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.

Brace yourself for an episode that's small in animal size but big on anesthesia challenges! In this installment of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Podcast, we're diving into the world of pediatric anesthesia——because when it comes to anesthetizing puppies, kittens, and foals, they're not just small adults (no matter how cute they look when they're just a baby). We'll cover the unique physiology of pediatric patients, the must-have equipment to keep them safe, and drug protocols tailored to their delicate systems. Plus, we'll tackle common problems, so you don't end up feeling like you're herding foals without a halter when facing a pediatric patient in the clinic.Joining us is Dr. Ella Pittman, a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist at Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital—and as of this recording, New Hampshire's only one! She'll help us navigate the rollercoaster ride of pediatric anesthesia, from managing their unpredictable metabolism to the tricky waters of their tiny airways. So grab a coffee (or some warm fluids for your patient), and let's get into it—because these little ones might be small, but the anesthesia challenges are anything but!If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content. The NAVAS Virtual Spring Symposium will be held on May 3-4, 2025. Registration for the event will open soon.Spread the word. Share our podcast on your socials or a discussion forum. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.

We here at NAVAS are excited to bring you a new podcast episode for the new year! And we're starting out our season of the NAVAS podcast with engaging exploration of pharmacogenetics, a groundbreaking field that examines how the genetic makeup of an animal can influence its response to medications. Have you ever had a dog or a cat that took hours, if not days, to finally return to normal after general anesthesia? It's possible that animal had a genetic mutation that altered its metabolic function, causing profound changes in the clinical effects of anesthetic drugs. In this episode, we are joined by veterinary anesthesiologist and overall gene-ius Dr. Tania Perez Jimenez, Assistant Professor of Anesthesia at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medication and head its Pharmacogenetics Laboratory. Dr. Perez Jimenez shares her expertise on the genetic factors that impact anesthesia and pain management in dogs and cats. Together with host, Dr. Bonnie Gatson, they will discuss how genetic variations can affect drug efficacy and safety in individual animals, how you can approach anesthetic management in dog breeds that commonly manifest genetic anomalies such as MDR1 mutations, why we may need to alter the way we utilize Propofol and Alfaxalone in cats and certain dog breeds, and how we could all benefit from going to more cat shows.Explore more information discussed on this podcast at the WSU Pharmacogenetics Laboratory website.If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Spread the word. Share our podcast on your socials or a discussion forum. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.

In this special Thanksgiving episode of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Podcast, we take a closer look at some long-standing traditions and practices in veterinary anesthesia. Joined by Dr. Tasha Bartel, veterinary anesthesiologist, chief medical officer at King Animal Hospital, and current NAVAS president, we explore myths, legends, and potentially outdated habits that have been passed down through generations. Together, we debate which of these “old recipes” still hold value and which might be ready for retirement. Grab your knife and fork as we dig into this thought-provoking discussion that challenges the status quo and encourages fresh perspectives in veterinary anesthesia.If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Spread the word. Share our podcast on your socials or a discussion forum. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.

Happy Halloween, and welcome to another chilling episode of the NAVAS podcast, where we venture into the eerie depths of veterinary anesthesia! Join us as we lift the curtain on a topic that, while vital to advanced anesthesia practice, often sends shivers down the spine of even the bravest veterinary professionals—neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) in veterinary patients. While paralytic agents play an important role in providing excellent quality muscle relaxation that can help facilitate a variety of procedures, their use often spooks even the seasoned anesthetist, as they can cause frightening problems if not used with great care. After listening to this episode, we hope you can avoid a jump scare anytime you need to use NMBA. Our guest for this spine-tingling episode is the highly esteemed Dr. Daniel Sakai from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Sakai, boarded veterinary anesthesiologist, has conducted extensive research on NMBAs, exploring their invaluable role in patient immobilization as well as how to optimize recovery from neuromuscular blockade. He's here to help us demystify these powerful agents, dissect their practical applications, and reveal how to use them safely and effectively to prevent any nightmarish outcomes for your patients. So, as the leaves fall and the shadows lengthen, grab a cozy blanket, tune in, and get ready to learn from one of the top minds in veterinary anesthesia. Just be warned—this episode might leave you spellbound!If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Spread the word. Share our podcast on your socials or a discussion forum. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education. Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.

Welcome to another episode of the NAVAS podcast! How many times in your career, after recommending a surgical or dental procedure for a dog or cat, have you been asked whether a beloved aging pet was too old to be anesthetized? Today, we're diving into a topic that many veterinary professionals encounter but may not always feel fully prepared for: anesthesia for senior dogs and cats. Older pets can present unique challenges when it comes to sedation and general anesthesia, and understanding how aging impacts their physiology is key to providing safe and effective care. In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Sheliah Robertson, a veterinary anesthesiologist who is also board-certified in animal welfare and the senior medical director at Lap of Love, a network of veterinary at-home euthanasia and hospice care providers. Dr. Robertson brings a wealth of experience and insight into the world of anesthesia for geriatric pets. We'll be discussing everything from anesthetic risks and frailty in older animals to how aging affects vital organ function and what that means for anesthesia protocols. This conversation is guaranteed to be packed with valuable information to enhance your understanding and improve outcomes for your older patients. Resources mentioned in this episode:Dr. Sheliah Robertson's work at Lap of LoveThe ERAS Society (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery)Development of ERAS protocols for veterinary medicineA review article on improving postoperative sleepResearch on the effect of preoperative melatonin on the propofol dose required to induce anesthesia in dogsAn article on how pre-surgery rehabilitation effects surgical outcomes in aged patients If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content. Spread the word. Share our podcast on your socials or a discussion forum. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education. As a reminder, the ACVAA Annual Meeting is happening in Denver, CO from September 25-27 later this year. Registration rates are discounted for NAVAS members. We hope to see you there! Sign up today!Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org. All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.

Are you having a BRAT summer, because we sure are here on the NAVAS podcast! By BRAT, we mean Best Remedies for Analgesic Therapy! We're excited to continue our discussion on post-operative pain control for dogs and cats. If you haven't listened to part one of this conversation, please go back and listen before diving into this episode. We're going to finish up our conversation on surgical pain management by discussing the nuances of NSAID use in cats, confronting some controversial opinions on Gabapentin, rave about local anesthetic agents, and introduce some pharmacologic and non-pharmacological therapies to help tackle acute pain for our patients. Joining us again is Dr. Melina Zimmerman, veterinary anesthesiologist and owner of The Doggy Gym, where she provides pain management therapies for all kinds of species. Pain management is so much more than “set and forget”, and we hope to convince you of that right here on the NAVAS podcast.References are made to the following resources in the episode:Our previous short episode on Nocita with Dr. Tammy Grubb.2022 ISFM consensus guidelines on managing acute pain in cats that has been endorsed by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP): 2024 ISFM & AAPF consensus guidelines on long-term NSAID use in catsBuprenorphine as an additive agent with bupivacaine for certain dental blocks in dogsIf you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content. Spread the word. Share our podcast on your socials or a discussion forum. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.As a reminder, the ACVAA Annual Meeting is happening in Denver, CO from September 25-27 later this year. Registration rates are discounted for NAVAS members. We hope to see you there! Sign up today!Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.

In this episode, we're focusing on a critical aspect of post-surgical care: creating a plan to control postoperative pain once our canine or feline patients leave the hospital. We know that managing pain effectively during this period is vital for the recovery and well-being of our patients. With so many medications to choose from, costs to consider, and non-compliance to worry about, how can we optimize our patients pain control at home when there are so many variables to balance? In this episode, we're thrilled to have Dr. Melina Zimmerman lead us through this important discussion. As a veterinary anesthesiologist with additional training in companion animal rehabilitation, Dr. Zimmerman specializes in pain management for surgical and non-surgical conditions at her clinic, The Doggy Gym. In the first part of this two-part episode, we will focus our discussion on opioids and NSAIDs, with an emphasis on ancillary medications and non-pharmaceutical treatment options in our next episode. Have you ever wondered: What oral opioid options do we know are effective analgesics for dogs and cats? Is buprenorphine a great opioid or the greatest opioid? How do you get a fentanyl patch to stick? What's with all this hype about Galliprant and Tylenol for dogs? If you're curious about leveling up your analgesia game, we hope you give this episode a listen.References are made in this episode to analgesic and sedative agents from previous NAVAS episodes. Check out our episode on Zenalpha and Zorbium for more information.If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Spread the word. Share our podcast on your socials or a discussion forum. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.As a reminder, the ACVAA Annual Meeting is happening in Denver, CO from September 25-27 later this year. Registration rates are discounted for NAVAS members. We hope to see you there! Sign up today! Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.

Dr. Shauna Cantwell was raised in the Canadian Prairie Provinces. She earned her veterinary degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1989. After graduation, she worked in mixed and small animal practice before returning to the University of Saskatchewan to complete a Residency and Master's Degree in Anesthesiology and earn her Board Certification in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia.She then served as a faculty member on the Anesthesia Service at the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine for ten years, working not only in the clinic, but being funded for research and publishing in the areas of basic science, anesthesia, and acupuncture. In addition to teaching veterinary students, interns, and residents, she has lectured extensively in the areas of anesthesia and acupuncture.Her holistic training includes acupuncture from Chi University, Veterinary Spinal Manipulation from the Healing Oasis, Veterinary Postural Rehabilitation, and Medical Qigong.In 2007, she left academics to start her own practice, Medicine Wheel Veterinary Services in Ocala, Florida, where she serves both equine and small animal patients and provides anesthesia consultation.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Shauna Cantwell as we discuss her education, work history, and the change from academia to solo holistic practice.

In this episode, we are going to shine the spotlight on a species that doesn't always get the limelight on this podcast: the horse! Horses pose a unique challenge for anesthetists, especially when we turn off the vaporizer at the end of anesthesia and ask these rather large animals to stand up while under the influence of medications designed to cause sedation and muscle relaxation. In equine anesthesia, the recovery period is a time of considerable risk and has been the focus of prolific research, with many studies attempting to pinpoint risk factors that increase the risk of adverse events occurring in the recovery period and identify pharmaceutical protocols and recovery techniques that will mitigate these risks. Lucky for us, we have an exceptional guest joining the podcast to delve into this particularly challenging aspect of veterinary anesthesia. Dr. Stuart Clark-Price is a renowned expert in the field, boasting board certifications in both Large Animal Medicine and Anesthesia, and recently ascended to the role of full Professor of Anesthesia at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Together, with host Dr. Bonnie Gatson, we'll explore why recovery from general anesthesia poses such a significant challenge for the horse, shed light on the various risk factors that can increase the likelihood of undesirable recoveries, and share evidence-based recommendations for interventions that can enhance the quality of recovery for equine patients.If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you: Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content. Spread the word. Share our podcast on your socials or a discussion forum. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.As a reminder, the ACVAA Annual Meeting is happening in Denver, CO from September 25-27 later this year. Registration rates are discounted for NAVAS members. We hope to see you there! Sign up at https://vetvacationce.com/product/acvaa-annual-meeting-denver-co-2024/Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.

In our last episode, we introduced a new class of drugs that have recently hit the veterinary market for treating pain associated with osteoarthritis: nerve growth factor monoclonal antibody therapy. Just over one year ago, Librela (bedinvetmab) entered the North American veterinary market, shaking up our traditional pharmaceutical approach to osteoarthritis pain management in dogs. However, Librela has been available in the United Kingdom and Europe for years Zoetis, the pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor of Librela, reports that millions of doses of Librela have been administered to dogs since its introduction in 2021, with veterinarians rating their overall satisfaction with the product at about an 8 out of 10. What can veterinarians in America learn from the experience of European vets about effectively incorporating this novel drug into an overall pain management plan for dogs with osteoarthritis?Host Dr. Bonnie Gatson chats with UK veterinary anesthesiologist and internationally recognized expert on companion animal pain management, Dr. Matt Gurney. Dr. Gurney is past president of the European College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia and now works as an anesthesiologist and pain management expert at Eastcott Referrals in the UK. He is also co-founder of Zero Pain Philosophy, an educational resource for veterinary professionals around the globe with a mission to help achieve excellence in veterinary pain management. Together, they discuss how Librela has changed the way European vets manage osteoarthritis pain in dogs, clinical pearls on using Librela in practice, and side effects observed by European vets compared to anecdotal adverse events that have been reported out of the United States.Resources mentioned in this episode: The Canine Brief Pain Inventory for dogsThe European and American data sheets on Librela (bedinvetmab)A comprehensive review of nerve growth factor antibody therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain in humans by Dr. Schmelz If a patient experiences an adverse event associated with use of Librela, please contact product support at Zoetis at 1-888-963-8471. Learn more about achieving analgesic excellence at your clinic with Dr. Gurney's Zero Pain Philosophy. You can check out Zero Pain Philosophy Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.Special thanks to Chris Webster, Saul Jimenez, and producer Maria Bridges for making this podcast a reality.

From subtle tail twitches to silent yowls, cats have mastered the art of hiding their discomfort, leaving us humans scratching our heads feeling somewhat purr-plexed when it comes to decoding the mysteries of recognizing and managing pain in this stoic species. In this episode, we are going to sink our claws into feline osteoarthritis pain management by discussing the newest drug to hit the market designed to diminish feline osteoarthritic pain: Solensia. Solensia (frunevetmab) is a monthly injection administered at a veterinary clinic that can help control pain from osteoarthritis in cats. Our guide to understand this new and revolutionary medication is Dr. Kristin Kirby-Shaw, a board-certified veterinary surgeon and animal rehabilitation specialist who currently serves as a Pain and Osteoarthritis Specialist at Zoetis. Together with host Dr. Bonnie Gatson, they will discuss tools that can help veterinarians and pet owners recognize osteoarthritis pain in cats, summarize how Solensia provides pain control in this population of cats, and review important clinical trial and safety information to ensure we are using this innovative drug efficaciously to its full potential in our feline companions. Listen now to learn how Solensia helps our cats feel-ine good! We want to inform our listeners about important safety information regarding Solensia (frunevetmab). Solensia is for use in cats only. Women who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding should take extreme care to avoid self-injection. Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, could occur with self-injection. Solensia should not be used in breastfeeding cats, or in pregnant or lactating queens. Solensia should not be used in cats with a known hypersensitivity to frunevetmab. The most common adverse events reported in a clinical study were vomiting and injection site pain. Review important safety information and prescribing information on the Zoetis website. Resources mentioned in today's episode:Learn more about Solensia.Screening tool for osteoarthritis pain in cats.If a patient experiences an adverse event associated with use of Solenia, or if inappropriate human exposure occurs, please contact product support at Zoetis at 1-888-963-8471.If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Spread the word. Share our podcast on your socials or a discussion forum. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.The NAVAS Podcast is published monthly on or near the 15th of the month.Special thanks to Chris Webster for editing, producer Maria Bridges, and Saul Jimenez for IT support in making this podcast a reality.

Are you someone who doesn't feel confident in your anesthesia skills or knowledge? Are you seeking resources beyond this podcast to improve your anesthesia expertise? Veterinary professionals often find themselves crunched for time, so finding resources that will guarantee rapid results in training is crucial to advancing anesthesia knowledge. How can we integrate effective training modalities into veterinary practice that will provide meaningful educational opportunities, improve skill levels, and heighten overall job satisfaction? With so many options out there for continuing education, how can you effectively evaluate training programs to know what educational resources to use that will produce the most meaningful results for you? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Erik Hofmeister, a professor of veterinary anesthesia at Auburn School of Veterinary Medicine with over 20 years of experience teaching veterinary students. With his guidance, we will discuss what causes individuals to lack confidence in their anesthesia skills, evidence-based recommendations for effectively learning skill sets related to anesthesia, and how to appraise existing anesthesia training programs to ensure that you get a fulfilling education experience. Resources mentioned in today's episode:Read 2023 AAHA Technician Utilization Guidelines or watch a quick summary of these guidelines.Understanding How We Learn: A Visual GuideIf you are creating an anesthesia training program, consider reviewing the book Understanding by Design recommended by Dr. HofmeisterNot mentioned in today's episode, but we encourage listeners to review Dr. Hofmeister's and Dr. Love's JAVMA article on patient safety culture in veterinary medicine (Open Access).If you are looking for more information on veterinary education, please check out Dr. Hofmeister's podcast, Reflections in Veterinary Education (RIVE), and his blog The Vetducator - Help for every stage of your veterinary career.As a reminder, the NAVAS Virtual Spring Symposium is taking place next month on April 27th and 28th. Registration is free!If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Spread the word. Share our podcast on your socials or a discussion forum. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.The NAVAS Podcast is published monthly on or near the 15th of the month.Special thanks to Chris Webster for editing, producer Maria Bridges, and Saul Jimenez for IT support in making this podcast a reality.

Here at NAVAS we spend a lot of time educating veterinary professionals on safe anesthetic practices, but what about the safety of the anesthetist? In today's episode, we are going to explore a mental health phenomenon known as second victim syndrome. Second victims are health care providers who are involved in an unanticipated adverse patient event, in a medical error, or in a patient-related injury and begin to feel personally responsible for the patient outcome, causing the provider to become traumatized by the event. As a result, veterinary professionals experience a tremendous amount of professional and personal suffering following these unanticipated clinical events. Anesthesia is a high-stakes field driven almost entirely by human decision making, and it is not surprising that errors, complications, or unexpected outcomes, although unintended, will occur and the patient may suffer. This makes anesthetists vulnerable to the second victim syndrome when medical errors occur. How can we help support ourselves and our peers following an adverse patient event and how can we learn to thrive after experiencing such a traumatic event? To help guide us through this important, but difficult topic, is Dr. Luiz Santos. He is a Senior Clinician of Veterinary Anesthesia at the University of Glasgow and he is currently obtaining his PhD in topics related to patient safety culture, burnout, and second victim syndrome as they relate to veterinary anesthetic practice.Dr. Santos will be one of the featured speakers at our NAVAS Virtual Spring Symposium on April 27th and 28th, 2024. Registration is free! As a warning, there will be mention of mass casualty events and suicide in this episode. Timestamps for these discuss are as follows:Discussion on gun violence/mass casualty event: 16:30-17:30Mention of suicide: 46:15-47:26Resources mentioned in today's episode: Dr. Hoffmeister's and Dr. Love's JAVMA article on patient safety culture in veterinary medicineDr. Ludder's book on medical errors in veterinary anesthetic practiceThe Second Victim Experience: Caring for our Own a presentation by Dr. Susan ScottIf you or someone you know is experiencing trauma related to second victim syndrome, please reach out to the US National Suicide Hotline (or dial or text 988).If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Spread the word. Share our podcast on your socials or a discussion forum. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.The NAVAS Podcast is published monthly on or near the 15th of the month.Special thanks to Chris Webster for editing, producer Maria Bridges, and Saul Jimenez for IT support in making this podcast a reality.

What fasting recommendations are you making for your elective anesthetic procedures? Are you recommending that all your patients be fasted overnight? This has been recommended by veterinarians to countless dog and cat owners for years. However, our human counterparts have changed these recommendations in recent years to shorter episodes of fasting before general anesthesia. The most recent anesthesia guidelines provided by American Animal Hospital Association have suggested a different fasting protocol for small animal patients prior to general anesthesia that look awfully similar to the updated human recommendations. What is the evidence that veterinarians should follow suit, especially given the intricate differences between the human and animal gastrointestinal systems?To help us digest this huge topic is Dr. Ioannis Savvas, Professor of Veterinary Anaesthesia, Analgesia, and Intensive Care at School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and dedicated researcher specializing in the complex details of how general anesthesia impacts the gastrointestinal tract of dogs and cats. With host Dr. Bonnie Gatson, they will discuss the impact of general anesthesia on gastrointestinal motility, how often reflux and regurgitation occur in anesthetized companion animals, and strategies to mitigate these gastrointestinal complications. And of course, they will discuss what we know and don't know when it comes to preanesthetic fasting protocols for dogs and cats.We invite our listeners to check out articles mentioned in today's episode: 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines for Dogs and CatsIf you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member at North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Spread the word. Share our podcast and FB/IG posts, re-tweet, post something on a network or a discussion forum, or tell a friend over lunch. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.We also ask our listeners to save the date for the NAVAS Virtual Spring Symposium on April 27th and 28th, 2024. For more information about the program, visit the NAVAS Spring Symposium website. Dr. Savvas will be one of our featured speakers during the symposium talking more about adverse gastrointestinal effects of general anesthesia.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.The NAVAS Podcast is published monthly on or near the 15th of the month.Special thanks to Chris Webster for editing, producer Maria Bridges, and Saul Jimenez for IT support in making this podcast a reality.

The holiday season is in full swing and you may be asking yourself if it's time to invest in something new for your clinic. A new anesthetic agent, perhaps? If that's the case, then Alfaxalone may be the new drug to help shake up your old anesthetic drug protocols. Although it has been around on the veterinary market for a few years now, Alfaxalone is the newest anesthetic induction agent and with it come several interesting and intriguing potential benefits. Our guide to explore this newfangled drug is Dr. Lane Johnson, a boarded veterinary anesthesiologist, Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesia and Pain Management at the University of Florida, reptile enthusiast and Alfaxalone researcher. Together we will discuss how Alfaxalone came to be in its current formulation, it's unique pharmacokinetic properties and side effects, why it's such a great drug for sedating and anesthetizing cats and bearded dragons, and why alfaxalone has gotten its recent reputation as the best induction agent for small animals with cardiac disease. Should you purchase alfaxalone to use in your clinic? How do you use alfaxalone in the most effective and safest way possible? We hope this episode will be your guide to answering these complicated questions.This episode is an expansion on our previous episode on Induction Agents with Dr. Xander Thomson. In addition, check out this article by previous NAVAS podcast guest, Dr. Lydia Love, Should I Be Using Alfaxalone.If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member at North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Spread the word. Share our podcast and FB/IG posts, re-tweet, post something on a network or a discussion forum, or tell a friend over lunch. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.If you are feeling generous this holiday season, consider donating to the NAVAS Education fund, whose mission is to improve anesthetic and analgesic care of veterinary patients by providing continuing education to veterinary professionals and caregivers. All donations help to support continuing educational efforts for veterinary professionals.We also ask our listeners to save the date for the NAVAS Virtual Spring Symposium on April 27th and 28th, 2024. For more information about the program, visit the NAVAS Spring Symposium website. Registration starts Feb. 1.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.The NAVAS Podcast is published monthly on or near the 15th of the month.Special thanks to Chris Webster for editing, producer Maria Bridges, and Saul Jimenez for IT support in making this podcast a reality.

Water is life's matter and matrix, and there is no life without it. Even the founding fathers of the US understood that water was essential to sustain life, with Benjamin Franklin being quoted as saying “When the well's dry, we know the worth of water.” Patients often present to veterinary hospitals with a dry well, and many of them may require diagnostics or surgery under sedation or anesthesia. You may have thought “I'll give twice the fluid maintenance rate to this patient”, but where did this value come from? How do we empirically create an appropriate fluid therapy plan for anesthetized patients? Today's guest on the NAVAS podcast, Dr. Jane Quandt, will guide our listeners through this very question. Dr. Quandt is a long-time veterinary educator at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and boarded in both Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine. With her expertise and unique perspective, we will cover a wide range of topics regarding fluid therapy in anesthetized patients, including using pulse oximeters to determine fluid responsiveness, how to use fluids to appropriately treat anesthesia-induced hypotension, when and should you use a colloid, how to use hypertonic fluids, and fluid resuscitating patients with elevated sodium values. So, water-ver you do, be prepared to get your ears wet with this in-flow-mative conversation all about fluid therapy!For more information on this episode's topic, we invite our listeners to check out the 2013 AAHA/AAFP Fluid Therapy Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, specifically the section on Fluids and AnesthesiaIf you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member at North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Spread the word. Share our podcast and FB/IG posts, re-tweet, post something on a network or a discussion forum, or tell a friend over lunch. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.We also ask our listeners to save the date for the NAVAS Virtual Spring Symposium on April 27th and 28th, 2024. For more information about the program, visit the NAVAS Spring Symposium website. Several speakers will discuss blood pressure management under anesthesia, which will include fluid therapy. Registration starts Feb. 1.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.The NAVAS Podcast is published monthly on or near the 15th of the month.Special thanks to Chris Webster for editing, producer Maria Bridges, and Saul Jimenez for IT support in making this podcast a reality.

Imagine you are anesthetizing your last patient of the day, and the alarm for the anesthesia machine is blaring, warning that your patient's blood pressure is far too low. The machine reads 80/40 (55). It probably doesn't seem too hard to imagine, because anesthesia-induced hypotension is one of the most common cardiovascular complications of general anesthesia. In this episode, host Dr. Bonnie Gatson welcomes Dr. Vaidehi Paranjape. Not only is Dr. Paranjape a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist and assistant professor at Virgina-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, but she has also focused her research career on understanding how to appropriately identify, measure, and manage cardiovascular problems under general anesthesia. We will answer your burning questions about blood pressure monitoring, including: what are we measuring when we take an animal's blood pressure, how do we know if we are measuring blood pressure correctly, which is the most accurate indirect method of measuring blood pressure: oscillometric or Doppler, and what are the most appropriate steps to take when dealing with a hypotensive patient under anesthesia?We invite our listeners to check out articles mentioned in today's episode: 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines for Dogs and Cats ACVAA Recommendations for Anesthesia Monitoring in horses and small animals ACVIM consensus statement on the identification, evaluation, and management of systemic hypertension in dogs and cats Veterinary Blood Pressure SocietyIf you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you:Become a member at North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Spread the word. Share our podcast and FB/IG posts, re-tweet, post something on a network or a discussion forum, or tell a friend over lunch. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.We also ask our listeners to save the date for the NAVAS Virtual Spring Symposium on April 27th and 28th, 2024. For more information about the program, visit the NAVAS Spring Symposium website. Dr. Paranjape will be one of our featured speakers during the symposium, and several speakers will discuss blood pressure management under anesthesia.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or want to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to the producers at education@mynavas.org.All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.The NAVAS Podcast is published monthly on or near the 15th of the month.Special thanks to Chris Webster for editing, producer Maria Bridges, and Saul Jimenez for IT support in making this podcast a reality.

Imagine a dog limping into your clinic with its concerned owner in tow. It's not too hard to presume that the animal is experiencing some degree of discomfort. But what about a cat who suddenly spends less time grooming? Or a dog who no longer wants to chase their favorite toy around the house for hours at a time? Our furred companions are remarkable at masking signs of pain, which may have served them well as a survival tactic from their wild roots, but now may hinder pet caregivers from providing appropriate care and honoring their animal's quality of life. In recognition of Animal Pain Awareness Month, host Dr. Bonnie Gatson welcomes esteemed guest Dr. Tammy Grubb. Dr. Grubb is a boarded veterinary anesthesiologist, president-elect of IVAPM (International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management), and a world-renowned expert in the recognition and treatment of pain in companion animals. Together, they will decode various classifications of pain, offer inciteful methods of assessing pain in different domesticated species, and discuss the role of modern technology in advancing the field of pain assessment in animals.Links to content/resources mentioned in the podcast:Learn more about Animal Pain Awareness Month2022 AAHA Pain Management Guidelines WSAVA Global Pain Council GuidelinesFeline Grimace Scale Short Form of the Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale for dogs Client Specific Outcome MeasureFeline Musculoskeletal Pain Index (Pain-Free)Canine Brief Pain Inventory scale.Pain Trace Additional pain assessment tools: The COAST Tool developed by Elanco (Canine OsteoArthritis Staging Tool)Osteoarthritis Pain Checklist developed by Zoetis for dogs and cats

Here on the NAVAS podcast, we are recognizing and honoring September as Animal Pain Awareness Month by giving our listeners a small taste of a larger episode on pain assessment that will come out later this month with Dr. Tammy Grubb. As a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist who is an expert in companion animal pain management and an intense fan of local anesthetic agents, Dr. Grubb provides her incite and expertise on the groundbreaking drug, Nocita. Together with host, Dr. Bonnie Gatson, they will dive into Nocita's mechanism of action, address safety concerns, discuss its use in various clinical circumstances, and touch on some of the controversies of its use as part of an analgesic plan. We hope you have 15 minutes to spare to learn how to incorporate Nocita into your daily anesthetic practice.Learn more about Nocita.Learn more about Animal Pain Awareness Month. We invite our listeners to check out articles mentioned in today's episode, including this manuscript comparing the use of Nocita to bupivacaine for dental blocks and a two-part review article authored by Dr. Grubb about the use of local anesthetics in dogs and cats. Part 1 and Part 2If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you: Subscribe to the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content. Spread the word. Share our FB or IG posts, re-tweet, post something on a network or a discussion forum, or tell a friend over lunch. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high-quality, peer-reviewed education.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or if you want to suggest topics for future episodes, please reach out to the producers of this podcast at education@mynavas.org. Please consider subscribing, liking, leaving this podcast a review, or even telling your friends to give this podcast a listen. We appreciate any and all listener support!All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.The NAVAS Podcast is published monthly on or near the 15th of the month.Special thanks to Chris Webster of Chris Webster Productions for editing, producer Maria Bridges, and Saul Jimenez for IT support in making this podcast a reality.

If you practice medicine long enough, you may find that mistakes can happen despite our best efforts. Although anesthesia is vital to provide appropriate care in many clinical situations, it also has the potential to create adverse side effects, complications, and even life-threatening situations. For this reason, veterinary professionals providing anesthesia services should strive to promote a culture of patient safety within their practices. If this is a concept you have not heard before, or if you are a policy geek who gets excited over checklists, then this episode is for you! Host Dr. Bonnie Gatson is joined by Dr. Lydia Love, a boarded veterinary anesthesiologist from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and a strong advocate for patient safety in anesthetic practice. Together, they will discuss various aspects of patient safety, including what a hospital with a robust culture of patient safety looks like, why safety culture is important for the well-being of both patients and veterinary practitioners and why you need to fill your veterinary practice with checklists. We invite you to check out articles and checklists that are referenced in the episode, including the original WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) resource on checklists, and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon's site on everything you need to know about implementing a veterinary surgical checklist, which includes examples and templates. If you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you: Subscribe to the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content. Spread the word. Share our FB or IG post, re-tweet, post something on a network or a discussion forum, or tell a friend over lunch. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high quality and peer-reviewed education. Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or if you want to suggest topics for future episodes, please reach out to the producers of this podcast at education@mynavas.org. Please consider subscribing, liking, leaving this podcast a review, or even telling your friends to give this podcast a listen. We appreciate any and all listener support!All opinions stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, university, or other business or governmental entity.The NAVAS Podcast is published monthly on or near the 15th of the month.Special thanks to Chris Webster for editing, producer Maria Bridges and Saul Jimenez for IT support in making this podcast a reality.

If you're a veterinary technician who loves practicing anesthesia as much as we love talking about it on this show, then maybe you have thought about becoming a veterinary technician specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia and Analgesia. If you haven't heard that term before, an individual with a VTS in Anesthesia and Analgesia is a certified or licensed veterinary technician who has undergone a rigorous application and testing process that demonstrates their superior knowledge when it comes to the care and management of anesthetized patients. The organizational body that oversees this rigorous process is the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia (AVTAA). In this episode, host Dr. Bonnie Gatson dives deep into the application process in a round table discussion with a technician who is just beginning her VTS application journey and a technician who just recently obtained her VTS in Anesthesia. Together, the panel discusses the possible career benefits of obtaining a VTS in Anesthesia, what type of work environment will set you up for the best possible experience during the prequalification phase, and we will provide tips on how to maximize your efforts and avoid pitfalls during the later application and examination phases.We would like to thank our guest panel: Vivienne Montony, CVT, veterinary anesthesia technician at the University of Wisconsin, and Melissa Vehouc-Clark, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia), lead veterinary anesthesia and surgery technician at Community Care Veterinary Specialists in Gainesville, FL.If you would like to learn more about the application process, please visit the AVTAA websiteIf you like what you hear, we have a couple of favors to ask of you: Subscribe to the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content. Spread the word. Share our FB or IG post, re-tweet, post something on a network or a discussion forum, or tell a friend over lunch. That would really help us achieve our mission: Reduce mortality and morbidity in veterinary patients undergoing sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia through high quality and peer-reviewed education.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.If you have questions about this episode or if you want to suggest topics for future episodes, please reach out to the producers of this podcast at education@mynavas.org.An AVTAA representative for NAVAS was consulted for this episode. However, all opinions and thoughts stated by the host and their guests are theirs alone and do not represent the thoughts or opinions of any corporation, non-profit, university, or other business or governmental entity.Special thanks to Chris Webster, Saul Jimenez, and Maria Bridges for making this podcast a reality.

Picking an anesthetic drug protocol for an individual patient is a foundational practice of veterinary anesthesia, but it can sometimes feel daunting. With so many anesthetic drugs to pick from, how can you be sure that you are choosing the right combination? In this episode, Dr. Gatson along with guest Dr. Xander Thomson, a boarded veterinary anesthesiologist from City University of Hong Kong, will dip our toes in the sea of anesthetic induction agents. Together they discuss the importance of including an induction agent in your anesthetic plan, and they break down the good, the bad, and the interesting about each of the common anesthetic induction agents available on the market today. Also, if you stick around to the end of the episode, you will be rewarded with an intriguing conversation on the challenges of practicing veterinary anesthesia outside of North America.If you like what you hear, consider becoming a member of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.You can expect a new episode on or directly after the 15th of each month.If you have question about this episode or if you want to suggest topics for future episodes, please reach out to the producers of this podcast at education@mynavas.org.Special thanks to Chris Webster, Saul Jimenez, and Maria Bridges for making this podcast a reality.

Remember ether and halothane? Wonder how we have decreased anesthetic associated risk or why we use precision vaporizers? How about, when was the first modern stethoscope invented? Listen to this podcast recording of our previous live presentation, Historical Advancements in Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia which provides an exciting and lighthearted discussion of historical advancements leading to improved survival in veterinary patients.

Perioperative pain management in horses is a field that is still growing and there is much to be learned. In this episode, we are building upon our previous conversation with Dr. Rachel Reed, a boarded veterinary anesthesiologist from the University of Georgia, who has primarily focused her research on opioid use in horses. During this discussion, host Dr. Bonnie Gatson and Dr. Reed explore the last few years of research integrating opioids into the perioperative pain management plan in horses. Together, they will consider the challenges of pain assessment in horses following general anesthesia, epigenetic implications of behavioral changes observed with opioid administration in this species, using buprenorphine and fentanyl patches in horses, and why you should consider using hydromorphone as part of your perioperative anesthetic plan. Don't miss this incredibly insightful discussion on how we are progressing towards optimizing pain management in this understudied species!This episode is a continuation of our previous episode on opioid use in horses. Please listen to that episode if you have not done so already.If you have questions for Dr. Reed regarding her pain management research in horses, she can be contacted at rreed@uga.edu. Below are a few links to some of her more recent research manuscripts on the clinical use of hydromorphone and fentanyl patches in horses:Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of hydromorphone after intravenous and intramuscular administration in horsesA retrospective evaluation of the effect of perianesthetic hydromorphone administration on the incidence of postanesthetic signs of colic in horsesThe pharmacokinetics of a fentanyl matrix patch applied at three different anatomical locations in horsesIf you like what you hear, consider becoming a member of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.You can expect a new episode on the 15th, or just after, of each month.If you have question about this episode or if you want to suggest topics for future episodes, please reach out to the producers of this podcast at education@mynavas.org.Special thanks to Chris Webster, Saul Jimenez, and Maria Bridges for making this podcast a reality.

Enjoy this sneak peak of Dr. Ralph Harvey's CE session from TVMA Annual Conference. Dr. Harvey currently works as a consultant in practice and industry promoting best medicine, including Fear Free practices, and new advances in patient care, with a focus on the management and relief of animal pain and suffering. Dr. Harvey formerly taught anesthesia and pain management in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has served as the section head for the Small Animal Surgical Services and as a member of the University Faculty Senate. His veterinary degree is from the UTCVM, and his post-graduate training included internship, residency and fellowship at Cornell's Veterinary and Medical Colleges. Dr. Harvey has worked in private small animal practice. He is certified as a specialist by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia and has served as their executive secretary and as a member of the ACVAA Board of Directors. He currently is a member of the Fear-Free Executive Council. Support the show

Up to now on this podcast, we have been focusing our attention on new analgesic and sedative agents for dogs and cats. But what about horses? For this species, it seems like pain control is a mix between science and art, as robust pain management studies seem to lag behind smaller companion animals. Luckily, there are brilliant researchers out there helping to move the needle forward on pain management research that is desperately needed for this species. In this episode, host Dr. Bonnie Gatson is joined by fellow boarded veterinary anesthesiologist and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, Dr. Rachel Reed, to discuss her research in utilizing different types of opioids in horses. Together they will discuss the challenges of utilizing full-mu agonist opioids, like hydromorphone, morphine, and meperidine, in horses and why, perhaps, you should consider adding this powerful group of analgesic agents to your balanced analgesia protocol for equine patients. And if you have no interest in horses as a species, stick around to learn more about opioids as a class of drugs, which can be applicable to any species that you typically work with!If this episode has you wanting more, stay tuned for the next episode, where there will be an update on some of the pain management research that Dr. Reed alludes to in this episode.If you have questions for Dr. Reed regarding her pain management research in horses, she can be contacted at rreed@uga.edu. Check out her book on Equine Anesthesia and Pain Management.If you like what you hear, consider becoming a member of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.You can expect a new episode on the 15th, or just after, of each month.If you have question about this episode or if you want to suggest topics for future episodes, please reach out to the producers of this podcast at education@mynavas.org.Special thanks to Chris Webster, Saul Jimenez, and Maria Bridges for making this podcast a reality.

How often do we get innovative new drugs in the veterinary anesthesia field these days? In this episode, host and veterinary anesthesiologist, Dr. Bonnie Gatson is joined by Dr. Heta Turunen, veterinarian and clinical researcher at Vetcare Oy, to discuss the newly developed and recently approved sedative agent, Zenalpha. Together, they discuss the clinical effects of alpha-2 adrenergic agents and just how different Zenalpha is compared to drugs in the same class such as medetomidine and dexmedetomidine. Learn how to utilize this new sedative drug effectively in your practice while brushing up on your general knowledge of alpha-2 adrenergic agents in small animal patients.If you like what you hear, consider becoming a member of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) for access to more anesthesia and analgesia educational and RACE-approved CE content.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals, such as Zenalpha.You can expect a new episode on the 15th, or just after, of each month.If you have question about this episode or if you want to suggest topics for future episodes, please reach out to the producers of this podcast at education@mynavas.org.Special thanks to Chris Webster, Saul Jimenez, and Maria Bridges for making this podcast a reality.

Welcome gas passers far and wide to this inaugural episode of the NAVAS podcast! In this episode, host and veterinary anesthesiologist, Dr. Bonnie Gatson, is joined by Dr. Jeff Wilson and Dr. Chelsie Estey from Elanco to discuss Zorbium, a novel transdermal formulation of buprenorphine that is approved for the treatment of pain related to surgical procedures in cats. Learn more about this fascinating new take on an old drug and how best to integrate this drug into your clinical practice.If you like what you hear, consider becoming a member of NAVAS for access to more anesthesia and analgesia CE content.Thank you to our sponsor, Dechra - learn more about the pharmaceutical products Dechra has to offer veterinary professionals.You can expect a new episode on the 15th, or just after, of each month.If you have question about this episode or if you want to suggest topics for future episodes, please reach out to the producers of this podcast at education@mynavas.org.Special thanks to Chris Webster, Saul Jimenez, and Maria Bridges for making this podcast a reality.

Horses can show discomfort for a plethora of reasons. Injuries, aging, veterinary procedures, and more can cause pain, and knowing how to manage it is paramount to equine welfare. Join our host, Alexandra Beckstett, as she interviews Dr. Lori Bidwell, of East West Equine Sports Medicine. You'll learn how to tell if your horse might be in pain,  discover successful pain management strategies, and how to keep your horse comfortable.This episode of Ask The Horse is sponsored by Zoetis. About the Expert: Lori Bidwell, DVM, Dipl. ACVA, is a 2001 graduate of Michigan State University, a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, and a certified veterinary acupuncturist. She did her internship at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, and completed her anesthesia residency at Michigan State University. She was the head of anesthesia at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and Lexington Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine and has been on faculty at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2015 she co-founded East West Equine Sports Medicine, a sports medicine practice that covers veterinary services for hunter/jumper circuits on the West and East Coasts. Bidwell also consults in anesthesia for equine practices, teaches part of a study abroad program in Thailand and South Africa, and speaks and teaches nationally and internationally. Bidwell competes with her horses in the amateur owner jumper divisions.

This episode interview's Dr. Sheilah Robertson providing a overview of advancements she has witnessed during her career in veterinary medicine, where we have been and where we are going.

In this episode, Dr. Kathy Murphy joins the podcast to talk about dogs' brains and how they process information during adolescence. Adolescence can be a difficult stage for both dogs and their humans but having better knowledge on what an adolescent dog is going through can make this stage little more bearable. Dr Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two post graduate clinical qualifications with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, and Laboratory Animal Science.Dr Murphy founded, and is now Director of, Barking Brains Ltd (a neuroscience outreach platform for the animal behavior and training community), which focuses on translating neuroscientific information into practical and useful information for people interested in animal behavior. In order to maximize the impact of her diverse interests and skill set, Dr Murphy teamed up with Behavior Vets LLC in 2022 when she took up the position of Chief Scientific Officer.She is now able to focus on her newfound passion for science communication and providing evidence based, up to date, accessible, scientific information to clinicians, animal professionals and their clients, about subjects related to pain, behavior, neurobiology and the many interrelated factors.Barking Brains | FacebookBehavior Vets | FacebookDog behavior training by specialists - NYC Behavior Vets (behaviorvetsnyc.com)Support the show

In this episode, Dr. Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS ) discusses how pain is frequently overlooked as an important component of behavior problems. Don't miss this episode. We discuss:The challenges of understanding and treating pain in animalsTakeaways from the landmark Mills et al. (2020) study "Pain and Problem Behavior in Cats and Dogs"Direct and indirect effects of pain on the nervous system and behaviorHow to be a "pain detective" to help your vet diagnose medical issuesDr. Murphy's bio:Dr Kathy Murphy (BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS) is a veterinary surgeon and neuroscientist. She graduated from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK in 1999, initially working in mixed clinical practice before studying for two post graduate clinical qualifications with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, and Laboratory Animal Science.In 2009 she was awarded a highly prestigious Wellcome Trust Research Training Fellowship to study for her PhD, in Behavioral Neuroscience, at The Queens College, University of Oxford, UK. She subsequently worked in the USA as Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Anesthesiology at the Icahn School of Medicine NYC, where her research into the long term effects of anesthesia on learning and memory contributed to a change to the safety advice for the use of general anesthesia in children. She moved back to the UK in 2013, to take up clinical-academic positions at the University of Oxford and subsequently Newcastle University, and concurrently completed a Residency in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia with the European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, during which she became increasingly interested in how pain re-models the nervous system and this can manifest as behavioral problems in pets.Dr Murphy founded, and is now Director of, Barking Brains Ltd (a neuroscience outreach platform for the animal behavior and training community), which focuses on translating neuroscientific information into practical and useful information for people interested in animal behavior. In order to maximize the impact of her diverse interests and skill set, Dr Murphy teamed up with Behavior Vets LLC in 2022 as the new Chief Scientific Officer. She is now able to focus on her new found passion for science communication and providing evidence based, up to date, accessible, scientific information to clinicians, animal professionals and their clients, about subjects related to pain, behavior, neurobiology and the many interrelated factors.In addition to Dr Murphy's primary career roles she was Trustee and Veterinary Advisor to the Rottweiler Welfare Association for 14 years; is co-founder of Ethics First (a collective which lobbies for ethical decision making in clinical practice); is an Oversight Committee Member for the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter; sits on numerous National and International boards, working groups and ethical review panels; is an ad-hoc reviewer for neuroscience, veterinary medicine and anesthesia and pain journals; and continues to collaborate on research projects. Dr Murphy lives in the UK with her husband Elliot (ex Search and Rescue handler and now scentwork and mantrailing trainer) and their 5 dogs: Dennis a Yorkshire Terrier mix, Nancy a Rottweiler mix, Zebedee and Nela the German Shorthaired Pointers and Albi a Weimaraner.Links:Pain Rewires the Brain SeriesMills et al. 2020. Pain and Problem Behaviors in Cats and DogsBarking BrainsTheme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

Older cat with kidney disease that needs extensive dentistry? An anesthetic nightmare? Not so says Dr. Ralph Harvey DVM, DACVAA. Ralph Harvey, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVAA, retired from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he taught anesthesia and pain management in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences from 1985 until 2018. He served as the Section Head for the Small Animal Surgical Services and as a member of the University Faculty Senate. His veterinary degree is from the UTCVM. His graduate study was at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. His post-DVM graduate training included internship, residency, and fellowship at Cornell's Veterinary and Medical Colleges. Dr. Harvey also worked in private small animal practice. He is certified as a specialist by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, has served as their Executive Secretary and as a member of the ACVAA Board of Directors. He is currently a member of the Fear-Free Advisory Panel and the Fear Free Executive Council. He received the UTCVM Brandy Memorial Award, the Outstanding Faculty Member Award from the Tennessee VMA, and the UTCVM Outstanding Alumni Non-Practice Career Award

A snack-sized companion piece for our pre-anesthetic labwork episode! Lauren and JJ share some comments from a veterinary anesthesiologist, discuss the importance of supportive care during anesthesia, and retell a super gross (you were warned) story from the annals of Craigslist, original author unknown. The ladies also discuss a listener question about “mandatory” socialization after work hours. Some books and media referenced in this episode include the Hidden Brain podcast’s 2017 episode Radio Replay: Life, Interrupted and Atul Gawande’s 2009 book The Checklist Manifesto.

Dr. Bonnie Wright is a Veterinary Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist, acupuncturist, and teacher. She got her DVM from Colorado State University, completed a residency in anesthesiology and critical care at the University of California, Davis, and was Board Certified in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia in 2000. She is also certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound, veterinary medical acupuncture, and canine rehabilitation. She is also certified as a pain practitioner by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management.  Dr. Wright teaches domestically as well as internationally. She practices at the Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation Hospital, the Animal ER Care in Colorado Springs, and consults with local clinics as well.  She serves on the Board of the IVAPM and is a Past-President. She also serves on the Global Pain Council of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. She is also the group leader for the examination committee for the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Dr. Wright volunteers at the Denver Zoo and provides her expertise in anesthesia, pain management, and acupuncture.  In this conversation we talk about the events that led her to decide to make veterinary medicine a career, what it was like to be the mother of two children while in veterinary school, why she selected anesthesia as a specialty, and how her career has grown to include being active in clinical anesthesia, emergency medicine, teaching, and service to the profession. Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Bonnie Wright. 

On today’s show I’m delighted to welcome back (back extremely popular demand) anaesthesia, feline and end of Life care guru Dr Sheliah Robertson for our very first ever “round two” interview. Sheilah is one of the insanely qualified, brilliant yet humble people in veterinary medicine so, if you missed round one then your homework is to go back to Episode 16 and catch up! Sheilah grew up in Scotland and graduated from Glasgow University which sort of means we are twins. And her career in veterinary medicine spans more than three decades and encompasses numerous roles and qualifications acquiring four diplomas and one PhD while teaching at schools in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. She has held many prestigious positions including work with AVMA, she's a two-time member of the American Animal Hospital Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners Pain Management Taskforce. And has served as the president of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. That’s saying nothing of the massive list of publications she has written or contributed to. All of which means she’s out of sight at the good end of the dunning-kruger effect curve. In 2017, Sheilah joined Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice as the Senior Medical Director and helps the team deliver the best end of life care experience possible. Now, just before we jump into the episode, I just wanted to drop a quick word from today's show sponsor which is the VetX:Thrive community. If you are a young vet looking to find your feet in veterinary medicine, grow your confidence, avoid burnout and beat you inner imposter, then VetX:Thrive is for you. As a community member you’ll have access to 12 online core training modules, monthly coaching with experienced mentors and incredible toolkits to help you thrive in your career. Access to the community is available for just $25/month and if you use the promocode ‘podcast' then you will receive a further 10% discount. Head to vetxinternational.com/thrive to take advantage of this offer and take control of your career. Now, back to the show, I learned so much from my first conversation wit Sheliah that a round two was always on the cards and judging my how well the first episide was received, you felt the same way too. So it gives me huge pleasure to bring you this, my second conversation with the fantastic Dr Sheliah Robertson. In this episode we get into a lot more detail on Sheliah’s bckstory, including her Scottish history and how she fought and won against cancer not just once, but twice. We also get into some detail on some Scottish mythology, how the faculty at Glasgow University pranked the world and as you might expect from one of the best veterinary anaesthesiologists on the planet, some outstansing advice to help you improve your patient care. This is a very eclectic and wide-ranging conversation which I hope you enjoy for the content, and if not that, then the double dose of Scottish accents and folklore.

Dr. Erik Hofmeister, DVM, DACVVA, DECVAA, MA, MS, has more letters behind his name than in it, but remains humble and focused on how hard someone works over their grades. Currently a Professor of Veterinary Anesthesia at Auburn University, Erik knows a lot about the powers of determination and perseverance. A ‘highschool dropout’ turned academic, Erik has helped many people get into internships, residencies, and faculty positions, and chooses to look at the way someone recovers over how they fail. A believer in finding many different paths to happiness, Erik is here today to dive in-depth into the world of anesthesia, academics, and more to help you optimize your life. If you are able to dedicate yourself to a skill, you can learn how to thrive in veterinary medicine. Erik finds beauty in going unnoticed, loves to encourage people to follow multiple paths, and ultimately works to find happiness and fulfillment for all those he works with.  Are you ready to work hard, enjoy the process and be a reasonable freaking human being? Share what you found the most interesting about Erik’s take on academia in the comments on the episode page.    In This Episode Exploring the demand for anesthesiologists in private practice and academia Why the anesthesiologist should be the calmest person in the room  Finding freedom in autonomy and a results-oriented work environment The importance of being just a reasonable freaking human being How to deal with your income in the right way to reach financial independence   Quotes “My wife says its somewhat disingenuous for me to say I am a high school dropout because I left to go to college early.” (24:30) “Its really looking at what is your output rather than your butt in a chair for a certain number of hours a day. Because of the studies on American productivity and how much time we waste during the day.” (33:34) “I enjoy not having the responsibilities of department share… it's really nice just to have my time when I am off clinics. Like I said earlier, to have the autonomy to just be doing what I am doing. I get to read more, and I get to work on my research projects and all those other things I couldn't do as easily as an administrator.” (43:58) “Just be a reasonable freaking human being, doesn't seem like hard criteria, doesn't seem like a high level, but just be a reasonable freaking human being and so many things are better.” (55:20)   Links The Vetducator Blog PAV 032: Jon Congdon Mr. Money Mustache Blog Mint.com   Enjoying these stories? Consider supporting Podcast A Vet on Patreon & check out our awesome patron-only perk Find the full show notes here  Keep up with everything Podcast A Vet Follow Podcast A Vet on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Join our free community of dedicated vet professionals looking to improve their practices and lives in our free Facebook community! We'd love it (and you) if you would take 1 minute and leave us a review on iTunes!

In this episode, episode 89, I welcome Dr. Bonnie Gatson to the show.  She is a veterinary anesthesiologist and we discuss her training, the differences and similarities between human and animal anesthesia, and the benefits of working together.

On today’s show, I’m delighted to welcome one of the most well-read, insanely qualified and awesome people in veterinary medicine you’ve most likely never heard of, Dr Sheilah Robertson. Sheilah grew up in Scotland and graduated from Glasgow University. Her career in veterinary medicine spans more than three decades and encompasses numerous roles and qualifications acquiring four diplomas and one PhD while teaching at schools in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. Sheilah has held many prestigious positions including work with AVMA, she's a two-time member of the American Animal Hospital Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners Pain Management Taskforce. And has served as the president of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. That’s saying nothing of the massive list of publications she has written or contributed two including two books. It’s safe to say she’s a titan in the world of anaesthesia and pain management. In 2017, Sheilah joined Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice as the Senior Medical Director. Where the rumour has it that the company had to reduce their font by two points to come anywhere near getting all of the alphabet of letters onto her business card! I’m not going to read it out here but in the show notes you can see for yourself, she has so many letters after her name it’s like someone got very loose with a can of alphabet spaghetti. Now, just before we jump into the episode, I just wanted to drop a quick word from our show sponsor which today is the VetX Graduate Mentoring community. If you are a practice owner and want to offer your new vets a greater level of support so they grow faster and stay longer with your practice, then jump onto my website drdavenicol.com/vetx-grad and learn how we are helping graduates across the world thrive in practices just like yours. The class is open for global entry now so check it out. This episode ranks as one of my favourites (I know I say that a lot and I genuinely mean it each time). The reason being that Sheilah is such a warm, friendly and humble person with a great sense of humour. It really was a joy to listen and learn from her. The time just flew past I could have talked for hours more. So without further ado, I present to you, my interview with the amazing Dr Sheilah Robertson. In the course of our talk, we cover many topics including: 1. Anaesthesia safety tips and risk you probably didn’t know before - my eyes were certainly opened. 2. Why and anaesthesiologist would move to work with an end of life care business. 3. What we can be doing to improve care for geriatric patients. 4. She spells out a great anaesthetic protocol for older pets for dental work. 5. How to improve anaesthesia and mortality in cats. 6. What the big ethical dilemmas are in veterinary medicine.

Today on Animal Instinct, we speak with Elizabeth M. Goudie-DeAngelis, an animal anesthesiologist trained in putting under creatures ranging from cats, dogs, boas, turtles, tigers and eels!

Dr. Nick Dodman is a Professor, as well as Section Head and Program Director for the Animal Behavior Department of Clinical Sciences at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. He graduated from the Glasgow University Veterinary School in Scotland, and he served as a surgical intern there before joining their faculty. Nick also later received a Diploma in Veterinary Anesthesia from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Afterward, Nick joined the faculty at Tufts where he is today. Nick has received many honors and awards in his career. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, leadership council member of the humane society veterinary medical association, scientific advisor to the center for canine behavior studies, scientific advisor to DogTV, diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists,  and one of the founder member of "Vets for Equine Welfare". Nick has also authored four bestselling books and has been featured widely in the media including appearances on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Discovery Chanel, NOVA, Animal Planet, BBC, and NPR. Nick is here with us today to tell us all about his journey through life and science.