Think Anesthesia Podcast

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EP6: Recovery from Anesthesia Oct 19, 2020

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Join Dr. Elizabeth Martinez, board-certified specialist in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia, for this episode ‘Recovery from Anesthesia,’ Dr. Martinez discusses the importance of maintaining vigilance from the time the maintenance anesthetic is discontinued until the patient is ready to go home. From a patient that is waking up too quickly to a patient that is taking too long, this episode will review how to mitigate the risk of complications and how to monitor and support a patient as they recover from anesthesia. One-quarter credit of RACE-approved CE will be given for listening to this episode and successfully completing a short quiz.

EP5: Anesthesia Maintenance Drugs Sep 23, 2020

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This podcast focuses on the commonly used anesthesia maintenance drugs for veterinary species. The episode will review anesthetic maintenance with inhalant drugs, beginning with defining and discussing the concept of minimum alveolar concentration (MAC). The differences and similarities of isoflurane and sevoflurane will be discussed, as well as information on the use of desflurane and nitrous oxide. The technique and drugs used for partial and total intravenous anesthesia will also be discussed. Upon completion of the podcast, the listener will be able to use their understanding of the pharmacology and clinical effects of these drugs to develop individualized anesthetic plan for their patients. Half a credit of RACE-approved CE will be given for listening to this episode and successfully completing a short quiz.

EP4: Anesthesia Induction Drugs Aug 18, 2020

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While there is some truth to the adage, “the safest anesthetic is the one you know best,” there is not one anesthetic induction protocol that is appropriate for every patient. Patient co-morbidities and drug availability may also limit induction drug choices. Therefore, it is important to be comfortable with multiple induction strategies. This podcast focuses on the selection and use of anesthesia induction drugs in dogs and cats. Topics discussed include the attributes of the ideal induction drug and a review of commonly used induction drugs including alfaxalone, propofol, and dissociative drugs. Upon completion of the podcast, the listener will be able to use their understanding of the pharmacology and clinical effects of these drugs to develop individualized anesthetic plans for their patients. Half a credit of RACE-approved CE will be given for listening to this episode and successfully completing a short quiz.

Visit www.thinkanesthesia.education/podcast/4 to complete the CE Quiz.

EP3: Premedication Part Two – Opioids Jan 30, 2020

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This podcast is Part 2 of a 2-part series on premedication focusing on the selection and use of opioids prior to anesthesia in dogs and cats. Topics discussed include the rationale for providing preemptive analgesia and a review of commonly-used opioids. Upon completion of this podcast, the listener will be able to use their understanding of the pharmacology and clinical effects of schedule 2 and non-schedule 2 opioids to develop individualized premedication drug regimens for their patients.

EP2: Premedication Part One – Sedatives and Tranquilizers Jan 30, 2020

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This podcast is Part 1 of a 2-part series on premedication focusing on the selection and use of sedatives and tranquilizers prior to anesthesia in dogs and cats. Topics discussed include the benefits of premedication and a review of commonly used sedatives and tranquilizers. Upon completion of the podcast, the listener will be able to use their understanding of the pharmacology and clinical effects of acepromazine, benzodiazepines, and dexmedetomidine to develop individualized premedication drug regimens for their patients.

EP1: Preparing for Anesthesia Sep 17, 2019

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In the podcast “Preparing for Anesthesia” Dr. Martinez discusses her recommendations for preparing the patient for anesthesia. Topics discussed include obtaining informed owner consent, recommended pre-anesthetic fasting times, selection of laboratory and diagnostic tests, and the advantages of using safety checklists. Upon completion of the podcast, the attendee will be able to confidently optimize their process for patient assessment and preparation in designing an individualized anesthetic plan.

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