Curious to learn more about low flow anesthesia? Why does Dr. Brock use this technique for all her patients? What are the benefits of low flow anesthesia? Dr. Brock shares everything you need to know about low flow anesthesia, from the benefits to the protocol to use, to an analogy for a better understanding and … [Continue Reading]
The 7 steps of a case analysis in anesthesia
Anesthesia Equipment Problems that Mascarade as Patient Problems Much of my consulting time is spent responding to inquiries about adverse anesthesia events. My colleagues reach out because they want to understand what has gone wrong in the hopes of preventing a recurrence. This review process really helps clinicians enhance their understanding of anesthesia. Here is … [Continue Reading]
How to Become a Skilled Anesthetist in 5 steps
These days, I focus most of my professional time teaching/mentoring doctors and technicians who want to become efficient and skilled (safe) anesthetists. I have tried to pinpoint what makes a skilled anesthetist and how best to develop robust anesthesia skills short of completing residency training in anesthesia. Not everyone wants to undertake such extensive training. … [Continue Reading]
5 Things to Avoid Doing with Your Anesthesia Monitoring Equipment
There are a number of reliable and user-friendly anesthesia vital sign monitors available to the veterinary community. Many are multi-parameter monitors that include combinations of ECG, body temperature, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry and capnography measurements conveniently assembled into one unit. Alternative options are single-function devices. Neither configuration is superior: there is currently no evidence … [Continue Reading]
How to Improve Your Anesthesia Knowledge
9 veterinary anesthesia continuing education resources In this bulletin, I have assembled a list of anesthesia continuing education resources (including links) that I find well designed, with expert content, and relevant to clinical practice. I hope this list will help you navigate the ever-increasing amount of veterinary anesthesia information that is available. It is sometimes … [Continue Reading]