Feline Fine: Taking the Fear Out of
Anesthetizing Cats
Cats walk a fine line between stable and unstable,
awake, and asleep making it tricky to accurately gauge the patient’s condition.
This lecture will review and discuss feline anesthetic and analgesic protocols,
tips and tricks for intra-operative care, as well as how to troubleshoot common
issues.
WEBINAR OBJECTIVES
After attending this webinar, participants should be
able to:
• Appreciate that cats are unique and need to be treated with
respect.
• Recognize the importance
of good intubation technique.
• Understand how cats
respond differently to anesthetic drugs.
• Realize that recognizing
feline pain is difficult but should not be overlooked.
SPEAKER
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Kristen Cooley, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) Kristen Cooley is a seasoned veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia and analgesia as well as a self-proclaimed cat lady. She is the founder and CEO (and employee of the month) of the Wisconsin-based anesthesia consulting company – Veterinary Anesthesia Support & Training. Kristen is also a published author and illustrator of anesthesia related books and articles and a frequently sought-after speaker. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin with her family. |
This course has been certified by or provided by the following Certified Organization/s:
• AAVSB-Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) - 1.00 Hours
• New York State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - 1.00 Hours