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Anesthesia for the Brachycephalic Patient
This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will provide an overview of the current research recommendations for brachycephalic patients, in addition to reviewing anesthetic protocols and adjunct pharmaceuticals to decrease complications associated with anesthesia.
Learning Objectives
- The canine brachycephalic risk (BRisk) scoring system.
- How to recognize common anesthetic complications.
- Appropriate anesthetic protocols.
Presenter: Sarah Shane, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVAA
Facing the Facts: Caring for Flat Faced Friends
This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will identify the common clinical complications associated with brachycephaly, including both airway and gastrointestinal conditions. This course will also highlight the diagnostic and treatment options for these complications.
Learning Objectives
- Define the classic abnormalities associated with brachycephalic cats and dogs.
- How to recognize the most common respiratory and gastrointestinal signs in brachycephalic pets.
- Understand the importance of early surgical consultation with braphycephalic conditions.
Presenter: Sarah Lorbach, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (SAIM)