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This is an online course for veterinarians and nurses wanting more knowledge and understanding of anaesthetic considerations for specific conditions in dogs and cats. Also pre-anaesthetic assessment and pre-medication in these circumstances will be discussed.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This three day course is theoretical but interactive with simulator work and case discussions. All material, links for joining sessions, as well as recordings of the lectures will be available at the ACE learning platform.
Accredited for the Swedish specialist in diseases of dogs and cats programmes. If other accreditations are wanted, please contact ACE.
The course language is English.
TARGET GROUPS
Veterinary nurses and veterinarians with some experience in small animal anaesthesia as well as more advanced veterinary nurses and veterinarians that want to brush up and improve their knowledge.
LECTURER
Eva Eberspächer-Schweda, DVM, Certified Specialist, Dipl ACVAA (American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia) See subpage 'Lecturer' for more information.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After the course the participants will:
- know and understand the individual anaesthetic requirements of specific breeds and special patients and how to apply that knowledge in daily practice
- be able to formulate an anaesthetic plan and manage small mammals (rabbits and guinea pigs) under anaesthesia
- be able to interpret abnormal vital parameters and have an idea how to prevent and treat common complications
- know the guidelines for small animal cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
- be able to weigh advantages and disadvantages of drug protocols for individual patients with specific conditions and interventions
- be able to choose adequate analgesia protocols for the management of acute and chronic pain patients
- be able to set up and calculate continuous rate infusions
- know strategies on how to prevent errors in the perioperative period
- be able to perform euthanasia in small animals with the highest level of care
PROGRAMME
For a more detailed programme see subpage " Programme". An overview of the content:
· Breed specific anaesthesia
· Anaesthesia in small mammals (rabbit, guinea pig)
· Anaesthetic management of patients with specific conditions (Caesarean section, endocrine disease, neonatal)
· Management of patients with certain interventions (thoracotomy, laparoscopy)
· Management of acute and chronic pain
· CPR
· Euthanasia
· Prevention of mistakes and errors
For a good online experience a computer and a stable internet connection is required, a headset is also recommended. The participants are expected to take part interactively, on camera, during all of the webinar sessions. Detailed instructions will be sent out approximately one week before the start of the course. A course certificate requires attendance to all modules and completed assignments. If requirements are fulfilled a course certificate is sent after completion of the course.
Accreditation for specialist programmes and national credit points can be requested by contacting the organiser.
COURSE FEE
The course fee is EUR 880(excl VAT) for Non-AniCurians.
AniCurians - costs will be handled internally according to the AniCura CPD policy. If you have any questions, read our FAQs or contact your practice manager or education@anicuragroup.com. Late cancellation/no-show fees will be invoiced. Places are filled on a 'first come, first served' basis.
For General Terms and Conditions, see attachment.
REGISTRATION
To sign up to the event start by selecting quantity in the booking option below. Secondly you fill in your personal details, email address and answer the questions. Thirdly select payment by card (for non-AniCurians) and fill in requested information. To finalise your booking press the button "Book" at the end. Confirm your registration by pressing the button "Confirm" in the pop-up window. Within a few minutes you will receive a booking confirmation to your email, follow the link in the email to complete your booking. Once you have done that you will receive another email with a registration confirmation. Then you are registered. If you have any questions about this you are more than welcome to contact us at education@anicuragroup.com
QUESTIONS
Please contact the organiser education@anicuragroup.com if you have any questions.