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General anesthesia is regarded as one of the miracles of medicine. Advances in the art and science of anesthesia have allowed tremendous advances in surgery and medicine. Yet anesthesia is not without its complications and side effects. Decreasing reactions and minimizing side effects, while increasing the effectiveness of anesthesia, must be a primary focus of every team member involved in the anesthesia process. In any discussion of the foundational principles of veterinary anesthesia it is agreed that practitioners and nurses/technicians must have a strong understanding of, and comfort level with, anesthetic drugs and combinations. Another basic principle is the need to constantly improve existing protocols, either by simple changes or by extensive revision of drugs and procedures. The question every team member needs to ask is “What can I do to make anesthesia safer?”
Partner Courses: Basic Principle of Anesthesia: Part One and Basic Principles of Anesthesia: Part Two are partner courses designed to provide a review of foundational knowledge for the safe practice of veterinary anesthesia. For some participants this will be their initial introduction to the art and science of anesthesia while for other is will be a valuable refresher course allowing the inclusion of current practices. Although a foundational level set of offerings, both courses contain material that would be of benefit to many veterinarians. As indicated by a boarded veterinary anesthesiologist who has reviewed the content of this course “Courses like this allow the practitioner to review the basic concepts they learned in veterinary school as well as to learn about new drugs, techniques, and monitors that are being used.”
Basic Principles of Anesthesia: Part One covers patient preparation for anesthetic procedures along with current medication options. Anesthetic equipment and workplace safety is included. Please review the learning objectives and content section for more details.
Basic Principles of Anesthesia: Part Two reviews anesthetic monitoring and special techniques such as local anesthesia, assisted and controlled ventilation and neuromuscular blocking agents. This course also provides information on species specific anesthetic considerations. Participants will choose between companion animal; equine; ruminant and swine; or rodent and rabbit species specific tracks. Please review the learning objectives and content section for more details. It is recommended, but not required, that participants take the courses in order.
Enrollment: The enrollment button on this page enrolls into the Part One course only. To learn more about Part Two please use this link Basic Principles of Anesthesia: Part Two catalog page. |
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- define anesthesia, and differentiate topical, local, regional, general, and surgical anesthesia, including common indications for anesthesia and the fundamental challenges and risks
- explain the concept of balanced anesthesia and the advantages of this approach
- list the qualities and abilities of a successful veterinary anesthetist and explain the importance of effective communication
- explain the reasons for preoperative patient evaluation and the components of a minimum patient database
- take a complete history, perform a preanesthetic physical assessment, identify findings that affect anesthetic event planning and assign a patient to one of the five physical status classifications as specified by the American Society of Anesthesiologists
- discuss the value of intravenous catheterization for patients, describe types and purposes of IV fluids and calculate fluid infusion rates
- classify anesthetic agents and adjuncts based on route of administration, time of administration, principal effect, or chemistry as well as indications, mode of action, adverse effects, and use
- differentiate agonists, partial agonists, agonist-antagonists, and antagonists based on their action and effect
- list the inhalation anesthetic agents in common use, and describe their indications, mode of action, effects, adverse effects, and use
- list the reasons for and advantages of endotracheal intubation and choose and prepare an appropriate endotracheal tube
- describe the four basic anesthetic machine systems, identify the parts of each system, and describe the basic operation of an anesthetic machine
- explain the use of oxygen supply of the anesthetic machine and trace the flow of oxygen through an anesthetic machine and patient breathing circuit for rebreathing and non-rebreathing systems
- compare and contrast vaporizer-out-of-circuit (VOC) and vaporizer-in-circuit (VIC) vaporizers in terms of setup, use, and agents administered in each of these systems
- explain the impact of oxygen flow rates on anesthetic concentration within the breathing circuit, changes in anesthetic depth, patient safety, and waste gas production
- describe both the short-term and long-term effects of waste anesthetic gas on team members and outline ways in which the release of waste anesthetic gases may be minimized
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Basic Principles of Anesthesia: Part One is a 6 week long course. It provides an overview of foundational anesthetic concepts and principles. This course is designed for the veterinary technician or veterinarian seeking to solidify and update understanding of core anesthetic principles.
The content, assignments, examinations and case studies address terminology, an overview of anesthetic principles, pre-anesthesia patient assessment and pre-to-post anesthetic drugs. Also addressed are pain related topics including analgesic agents, types of pain, multimodal therapy and terminology. Endotracheal intubation, anesthetic machine systems, breathing circuits and oxygen flows, scavenging equipment and hazardous agents rounds out the content of this course. |
Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians 4th Edition John A Thomas DVM and Phillip Lerche BVSc, PhD, Dipl ACVA 2011 Mosby/Elsevier
Important Text Information:
It is mandatory that each participant has access to this textbook as the content of the book is not reproduced within the course. It is up to each person to determine the best way to acquire the text. Some will already have the text in their library and therefore will not need to purchase another copy. Where to purchase and in what format is totally up to the participant. The text is not included in the fee for this course.
The text is available as a print publication and as an eBook. One option is to purchase the text from Elseiver. The following link to the text on their website is provided as a courtesy.
Purchase Text From Elsevier
Important: Regardless of which option the participant chooses, access to a copy of the textbook is mandatory. Without the text the student will not be able to complete the assignments, case studies and examinations. If enrolling close to or beyond the course start date, it is recommended that the text be purchased as an eBook to prevent text acquisition related delays. VetMedTeam has no control over shipping delays and other related problems.
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VetMedTeam has a limited number of eBook text codes available for purchase. The cost of the eBook via this option is $37.00. If you are interested in purchasing a code please email us at CE@vetmedteam.com. VetMedTeam cannot guarantee the availability of codes so please look into other options while waiting for a reply. |
...First of all the textbook was great. I really like the way that it was set up. I also thought that the questions that Mary Ellen assigned to go allong with the requested reading were great. They were helpful to have while reading so I knew exactly what I should be focussing on or read twice because it was obviously important. The critical thingking questions rounded out the course because I had to think back to when I was in practice to answer them, not just be able to look something up in a book. I actually pulled out my old drug calculation cheat sheets! Great course.
...The case study feedback and answer key - both provided me with better options to offer for my patients' comfort and well-being.
...I enjoyed feeling like I was expanding my knowledge of anesthesia in general. In practice for 9 years and I did get many new teqniques and methods to implement to my practice.
...I liked that the assingments were close to the information in the book and really high lighted thing for me.
...I thought the the way each subject that was being decussed and than explained was very helpful. I liked the way each of the different drugs were explained there uses, side effects and doses. Also the chapter on fluids how to calculate.
...I liked the practice questions at the end of each chapter.
...My employer offered the class to me and i decided since i am trying to go to vet tech school it would be a good idea. this course has expanded my knowledge of surgeries, anesthetics, monitoring, and analgesics. it was extremely helpful.
...The module assignments and exams really required a thorough review of the book's material, and really reinforced the concepts. |
VetMedTeam courses are asynchronous - they do not contain real time components. Students log in while the course is in session at times convenient to personal schedules. |
Completed students are awarded a certificate of completion. Completion requirements include:
- Interactive Assignments and Case Studies: Practical in nature - designed to help the student apply the newly learned material
- Examinations: All examinations must be submitted with a score of 80% or better.
- Course survey
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This course was developed for students currently working in a veterinary hospital. The assignments are practical and the student will need to use practical resources to complete. The average student will spend 3 to 5 hours per week in order to complete all the mandatory requirements. This course is appropriate for participants who seek a strong foundation in the art and practice of veterinary anesthesia.
Note: Basic Principles of Anesthesia: Part One and Basic Principles of Anesthesia: Part Two may be taken in any order but it is recommended to begin with Part One. |
Course meets the requirements for 15.00 RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians and veterinarians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval. However, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery. |
Participants may enroll in this course after it has begun, up to the enrollment deadline date. Participants who enroll after the start date do not miss out on any components of the course.
There are no real time sessions.
The design of this course allows each participant to proceed based on individual schedule, as long as all assignments are submitted by the assignment submission deadline |
This course utilizes content from Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians 4th Edition by John A Thomas DVM and Phillip Lerche BVSc, PhD, Dipl ACVA ; 2011 Mosby/Elsevier |
 Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, CVT, VMT, LAAS, SRA
Mary Ellen Goldberg graduated from Harcum College and the University of Pennsylvania. She took the Virginia state boards in June 1976 and is also licensed in the state of Florida. Mary Ellen is a Surgical Research Anesthetist certified through the Academy of Surgical Research.
She worked at the Virginia Commonwealth University in the Division of Animal Resources as a Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia Specialist and has been the instructor of Anesthesia and Pain Management at VetMedTeam, LLC since 2003.
In addition, she is the Co-Editor of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management’s newsletter and active in the formation of Academy credentialing for veterinary technicians and veterinarians. Mary Ellen is an elected member of the Board of Directors and Executive Secretary of the IVAPM (International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management). She is on the Exam Writing Committee and the Case Study Review Committee as part of the credentialing process for Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP). She is a member of the Executive Committee. She is a member of the American Academy of Pain Management, American Society of Pain Educators, and Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists.
Mary Ellen has now been appointed to the faculty at the Mannheimer Foundation, Inc., a primate facility in South Florida, to teach residents in Laboratory Animal Medicine from the University of Florida and other Veterinary Colleges about Primate Anesthesia and Analgesia. Mary Ellen is part of the faculty/staff for Canine Trigger Point Therapy Programs in The Woodlands, Texas. She does relief work as a veterinary technician for the Lion Country Safari Hospital in Loxahatchee, Florida.
Mary Ellen has worked in various aspects of veterinary medicine from small animal and equine to mixed practice, coccidiosis research for a pharmaceutical company, zoo animal medicine and laboratory animal medicine.
She lives in Boynton Beach, Florida with her husband. She has 3 grown sons. |
September 01, 2013 - Registration deadline is 11:30 PM Eastern September 10, 2013
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