Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds

Most of the time your anesthetic event goes super smooth, from induction to recovery. But, what about these times it goes off the rails and your calling a "code blue to OR3"? In those moments it's important to keep calm and follow some guidelines to help you RECOVER your patient. In this episode Dr. Justin Heinz talk about what to do when your patient checks out mid procedure.

Dr. Heinz is a board-certified specialist in veterinary emergency and critical care medicine with a distinguished background in both academic and clinical settings. He earned his doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Purdue University, followed by a small animal rotating internship at Louisiana State University. He then completed a residency in emergency and critical care at Texas A&M University.

Talked about in this episode: https://recoverinitiative.org/2024-guidelines/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=23895014859&utm_content=811367495412&utm_term=recover%20guidelines&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23895014859&gbraid=0AAAABDlNQ9tqliUFNe-_7tCRW0j8C4VDD&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8ofWBhCHARIsANBj4Lvi02cbkyWN-AUToRqTzfIHP5ie9bYJ-_fBNypikp-IqYqtG8hLY8AaAmwVEALw_wcB

Morbidity and mortality remains a serious issue for veterinary patients undergoing anesthesia. Today, we are talking with patient safety expert, Dr. Luiz Santos who has some valuable insights in the importance of checklists, why time outs save lives, and the best way to lead your M&M rounds.

Links to resources discussed in this episode:
https://ava.eu.com/resources/checklists/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12049904/

https://www.ihi.org/learn/certifications/cpps

A friend of mine recently called me up because his dog was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. The dog was on carprofen and the clinician told my friend there was really nothing else they could give for pain.
That didn't sound right to me so I went to Katelyn McDonald CVT, VTS (Oncology) to get the scoop.

Katelyn McDonald, CVT, VTS (oncology) has been working in veterinary medicine for over 25 years. She initially began working at a small primary care practice, but her passion for vet med accelerated dramatically in 2003 after being introduced to the world of specialty medicine via working in the radiation therapy department at a large specialty/referral hospital in South Jersey. She ultimately found her passion working in medical oncology, and after 20 years of continued growth and experience in this specialty field, she obtained her VTS in oncology in 2024. Today she is the lead oncology technician of a large specialty hospital in South Jersey, and she remains passionate about the hands-on care of both patients and pet parents whose lives are affected by cancer.

Paracetamol is a staple in UK anesthesia practice, but in North America, it is hardly utilized. n this episode, we break down the pharmacology, species-specific considerations, and real-world case applications of Acetaminophen, of this often misunderstood drug. From when it can be a valuable tool to when it can be dangerous, we explore how to use it thoughtfully and effectively in practice.

Matt Gurney is an internationally respected British anaesthetist. A specialist in anaesthesia and analgesia, Matt trained at the University of Liverpool and now works at Eastcott Referrals in the UK. Matt is passionate about pain management, lectures on the subject globally and is the author of many international anaesthesia publications. Matt is the Past President of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia. In 2020, Matt was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for Meritorious Contribution to Clinical Practice.

We've all been there. You need to run diagnostics, or place a catheter, but it's not going to happen without some heavy sedation. But, what do you do when you discover the feline you need to sedate has a murmur that hasn't been worked up?

Dr. Gianluca Bini graduated from the University of Perugia, Italy. He then moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed two internships, one in anesthesia and one rotating, at Dick White Referrals, one of the largest referral centers in Europe. After completing his residency at North Carolina State University, he worked as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at The Ohio State University.
Due to his passion for teaching and devotion to spreading safe anesthetic practices, he speaks at many national and international conferences while also working as an anesthesiology and pain management faculty at Oklahoma State University.