WRVMA Webinar: Topics in Anesthesiology
Event Details
Presented by: Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA
What's New in Anesthesia and Analgesia
No time to catch up on what’s new? In this presentation new anesthesia & analgesia drugs, techniques, equipment and pain scoring systems will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the mechanisms of new drugs.
- Understand the utility of new equipment or techniques.
- Be prepared to incorporate new drugs, equipment or techniques into their practices.
Anesthesia and Analgesia for Patients with Comorbidities
Patients that present with comorbidities can be very dangerous to anesthetize. Appropriate stabilization, drug choice and physiologic support and monitoring will be covered.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the pathophysiology of various comorbidities.
- Understand the impact of specific anesthetic drugs/techniques on those comorbidities.
- Be prepared to safely anesthetize patients with comorbidities.
For More Information:
Dr. Tamara Grubb, a Texas A&M graduate, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia with a strong focus in pain management. She owns an anesthesia/analgesia & continuing education consulting practice which serves both small and large animals. Dr. Grubb is a national/international educator and lecturer, a certified acupuncturist, an Adjunct Professor of Anesthesia & Analgesia and the President-Elect of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM). She is co-author of two books, including ‘Veterinary Anesthesia & Pain Management for Nurses & Technicians’. Dr. Grubb’s favorite achievement is winning the Distinguished Teaching Award at two Universities.