Age can be more than just a number; keeping our senior companions comfortable during anesthesia requires special considerations. This course equips veterinary technicians with the knowledge and skills to navigate the unique needs of geriatric patients, ensuring a safe and positive surgical experience.

Understanding the Wise Ones:

• We’ll explore the intricacies of geriatric physiology, delving into how it differs from younger animals.
• Learn how to compensate for these age-related changes, optimizing anesthetic protocols for each patient’s individual needs.

Tailored Medication Strategies:

• Master the art of geriatric pharmacology for anesthesia. Discover medications best suited for our senior pets, while identifying those to avoid to minimize potential complications.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the key physiological differences between geriatric and young adult patients in the context of anesthesia.
• Develop customized anesthetic plans that consider the unique needs of senior pets.
• Assist in selecting appropriate medications for safe and effective geriatric anesthesia.
• Confidently assist with local nerve blocks, promoting pain management and reducing overall anesthetic burden.

Become a pro in caring for our golden oldies! Enroll today and champion safe anesthesia for geriatric pets!

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