Is Anesthesia Killing the Planet? with Toby Trimble BVM BVS, BVMedSci, MVM, Dip. ECVAA, MRCVS
With all the buzz around climate change, you may not have stopped to think how our work in anesthesia contributes to the overall warming of the planet. But, Toby Trimble is here to break it down for us. In this episode we discuss some of the ways the anesthesia industry contributes to environmental issues. Volatile anesthetics are potent greenhouse gases, meaning they trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. Lets discuss ways we can keep our patients (and the earth) as safe as possible.
Toby is the founder of Trimble Group, a veterinary led creative consultancy company reinventing education for animal health, making it less like PowerPoint and more like Netflix. He focuses on making education engaging, visual, and memorable. With his team, Toby has created over one thousand CPD videos and live broadcasts in the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Resources:
https://www.trimblegroup.io/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349057447_Measurement_of_anesthetic_pollution_in_veterinary_operating_rooms_for_small_animals
https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/governance-and-committees/asa-committees/environmental-sustainability/greening-the-operating-room/inhaled-anesthetics#:~:text=By%20definition%2C%20the%20GWP%20of,%2C%20and%20sevoflurane%20(144).&text=These%20factors%20are%20routinely%20updated%20as%20atmospheric%20chemistry%20is%20continuously%20changing.
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Are we Overdoing it with the Opioids? with Dr. Gianluca Bini
Listen in to this episode of the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds podcast for a crucial discussion with Dr. Gianluca Bini on the evolving landscape of perioperative pain management. This episode dives into the potential overuse of opioids in veterinary medicine and explores the exciting possibilities of incorporating Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. Dr. Bini highlights the strategic use of local and regional anesthetic blocks as a key component of ERAS, demonstrating how these techniques can significantly reduce opioid reliance, improve patient outcomes, and pave the way for a more balanced approach to veterinary anesthesia.
References:
https://www.vaajournal.org/article/S1467-2987(18)30023-0/abstract
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36108100/
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So, you want to be a VTS? Start Here!
Have you been thinking about taking that next step in your tech anesthesia journey? Join Darci Palmer and Tasha McNerney as they break down the specifics of what is involved in the VTS journey.
Visit https://www.avtaa-vts.org/application-forms.pml for more information.
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Which Opioid Should I Choose?
You think your anesthesia plan needs an opioid (and you're probably right) but which one to choose? From receptors to duration, join Stephen, Darci, and Tasha as they discuss which opioids to consider, why they work the way they do, and when to change plans if needed.
further reading:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952398/
https://bmcvetres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12917-020-02364-w
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Oxygenation VS Ventilation Showdown with Meagan Crowley RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Ever wondered about the difference between oxygenation and ventilation? 🫁💨 Join us as Veterinary Technician Specialist Meagan Crowley breaks it down in a way that’s both practical and engaging! Useful for every anesthesia case you perform, we’ll explore why understanding this distinction is critical for patient care. Hypoxemia, hypoventilation, physical monitoring parameters, and physiology will be discussed. Whether you’re a vet tech, vet, or student, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!
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