$9.95 inc GST
SURGICAL & ANAESTHESIA
AVNAT POINTS: 1
Level: Intermediate. This webinar is useful for student and qualified VNs alike and will be presented at Diploma level.
🩺Anaesthesia & Heart Disease: Beyond the “Heart-Safe” Protocol 🩺
Anaesthetising a patient with heart disease is never straightforward. You’ve chosen a “heart-safe” protocol, the procedure starts smoothly, and then—things take a turn. What now?
This session dives into the complex relationship between heart disease and anaesthesia, equipping you with the tools to understand why complications happen and how to address them effectively.
What you’ll learn:
- The common effects of anaesthesia on patients with heart disease and how to recognise them early.
- Strategies to manage complications during anaesthesia, tailored to specific heart conditions.
- How anaesthetic drug protocols can impact cardiac patients and what adjustments may be needed.
This presentation is packed with practical insights to help you navigate these high-risk scenarios with confidence.
👈 Register now and enhance your skills in providing safe and effective anaesthesia care for heart disease patients! 💉✨
Keeping calm, carrying on, and making sure the heart stays in the game!
LEARN WITH INTERNATIONAL EXPERt PRESENTER:
Travis Bruns
CVT, VTS (Anaesthesia)
Travis Bruns is a Certified Veterinary Technician and a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anesthesia and Analgesia (VTS Anesthesia) with extensive experience in advanced anaesthesia techniques. Since 2015, Travis has served as an Anaesthesia Technician at the Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, where he specialises in dental anaesthesia, exotic animal anaesthesia, and managing anaesthesia for patients with heart disease.
In addition to his veterinary expertise, Travis holds a Master’s Degree in Classical Music Performance from the University of Hartford and spent nine years as the principal double bass player for the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra and the Connecticut Lyric Opera.
Combining precision, artistry, and a passion for patient care, Travis brings a unique perspective to veterinary anaesthesia, helping even the most complex cases achieve safe and successful outcomes.
This webinar has been accredited for 1 point under the AVNAT Scheme.