This distance-learning event will first review avian anatomy and physiology, emphasizing clinically relevant ways that birds differ from mammals. This course will also go over anaesthesia monitoring equipment and what actually works on birds, as well as machine and basic equipment set-up. We will conclude with a discussion of common anaesthetic protocols used in avian patients.

Presenter: Jody Nugent-Deal, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia), VTS (Exotic Companion Animal)

Lecture Outline

• Clinically relevant avian anatomy and physiology
• Monitoring equipment
  o    Blood pressure (NIBP/IBP)
  o    Capnometry (ETCO2)
  o    Core body temperature
  o    Doppler
  o    Electrocardiography
  o    Pulse oximetry
• Anesthetic equipment
  o    Machine setup
  o    Endotracheal tubes
  o    Ventilation
• Anesthetic protocol selection
  o    Opioids
  o    Benzodiazepines
  o    Injectable anesthetics
  o    Inhalants
  o    NSAIDs

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* This program is approved for 1 hour of continuing credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions that recognize American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.

Photo credit: Dr. Marla Lichtenberger