Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds

You know I love my ventilator... see the photo for how I reacted when we got the new Mindray Veta 5 in-house! But when using a ventilator in anesthesia, what do those modes even mean? Volume control, Pressure control, PEEP...it can get a bit confusing, so we have Glynis here to make sense of it all. Today we talk to Glynis Wileman. She has a PhD - AG Med, while she did not stay in that field, she...

As you all know recovery from anesthesia and surgery is an integral part of the process. In today's episode, we talk with Feliza Lopez a VTS ECC technician in NYC who explains what makes an optimal recovery. This one is for you nutrition nerds because guess what??? it plays a huge role in recovery for some of our ICU patients. Feliza Lopez is a speaker, educator, and the Director of Emergency and...

When it comes to onboarding your new hires what's the one thing that seems to inevitably get messed up? Training! Especially in surgery and anesthesia. In this episode, we talk to Clair Sauer, MSEd, CVT about ways we train folks (hint...there are best practices) ways we test folks on knowledge, and ways to make sure we are setting new employees up for success. Clair Sauer started her career as a H...

We've all been there...the patient comes to our surgery service with buprenorphine on board. Now what do we do? Can we give pure mu opioids? Is buprenorphine enough for pain? How long do we have to wait for efficacy? Today we are talking with anesthesiologist Bryce Dooley about buprenorphine and why we may judge this molecule harshly. Buprenorphine is a great drug when used appropriately and a mai...

Worlds collide on this episode of the VAN podcast! We are joined by CRNA known as "AnesthesiaGawd" on the socials. We talk about becoming a CRNA, differences in human vs vet med, drug pharmacology, and why I love a Macintosh blade! Look for Anesthesia Gawd on Instagram to follow along.

There one drug class that can strike fear into the hearts of veterinary professionals: NMBA or muscle relaxers. This drug class is often used in optho patients however can prove to be beneficial in many other patient presentations. On today's podcast we talk to Rian Ashmore a VTS Anesthesia about what NMBA's are, how they function, and how you can utilize them in your practice. Rian graduated from...

Your mission should you choose to accept it...anesthetize this old cranky cat with kidney disease. There are many variables to consider and VTS Anesthesia Elizabeth Hart is here to help us through. What drugs should we avoid? What monitoring is the most important? Elizabeth explains what things to prepare to make anesthesia for the kidney dz patient a breeze! Elizabeth graduated from Michigan Stat...

BP goes down and the fluids go up...that's the way it goes right? Well it might be time to re-think those old rules of hypotension management. Today we are joined by Michelle Albino a fantastic VTS(anesthesia) out of NYC to discuss when to bring on the fluids and when to just get your vasoactive drugs going. Born and raised in New York, Michelle graduated from SUNY Delhi and has been an LVT since...

Is Gabapentin the new Tramadol? We see quite a many post on Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds discussing the use of Gabapentin for acute post surgical pain..but what does the evidence say? Here Stephen breaks down how this drug works, why acute pain may not be the best use of gabapentin and what you should reach for instead. Resources mentioned in this episode: Pypendop B, Siao K, Lkiw J. Thermal antino...

Anesthesia Machine? Check ✅ Emergency Drugs? Check ✅ Checklists are an integral part of our daily lives in the vet clinic, increasing efficiency and safety. You may use them in you OR, but do you use them in your ER? Today Amy Newfield is here to talk to us about WHY checklists are the s**t and why we should be using them everywhere. Amy knows education. She has received speaker of the year awar...

well we know cannabis has been a hot topic in vet med for a while now but it still seems like there are some inconsistencies in the information out there. Is it legal to discuss with clients? What do the laws say? Does it even work? What the heck is a COA? These questions and more are answered by my guests, the enigmatic Stephen Cital, and the inspiring Liz Hughston both California based RVTs with...

Sometimes you hit a point in your career where you inveitibly ask, "What's next?" Often that next is a leadership position. But what if you don't want to be a manager? Or, what if you do but you done know where to start learning about leadership and management? In this episode we talk with RVT Senani Ratnayake as she help us understand the different oprtions, what we should do if we feel stuck, an...

How well can you "go with the flow"? Today we talk about oxygen flow rates, breathing systems, and when an NRB really is a wiser choice. Courtney is originally from New Zealand where she trained and qualified, and has been working as a Veterinary Nurse since 2007. After working in a number of small animal clinics there, an anaesthesia passion took her to a large referral hospital in Australia in 2...

With the price of eggs skyrocketing, some folks think a backyard chicken empire is the way to go. But, how much do we know about chicken anesthesia? Can you intubate a chicken? What muscle do you use for IM injections? What pre-meds work best? These questions and more will be answered in this episode featuring Kristen Cooley VTS (anesthesia) Kristen Cooley is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in...

Collab alert! Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds is joining forces with Dr. Andy Roark and the crew at Cone of Shame to talk all about drugs you need in your anesthesia crash cart! In this episode the original Anesthesia Nerd, Tasha McNerney BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS, is here. join us for this pearl-packed episode, where Tasha runs through her anesthesia crash cart and breaks down what she has ready to go and w...

While skin issues may not be everyone's cuppa tea, they are important and often the pain associated with them is untreated. This episode I talk with veterinarian and certified dermatologist Dr. Darragh O'Hanlon about how we could be better managing pain in our derm patients especially ones with otitis. So grab yourself a fresh cup and some Jammie Dodgers and take a listen.

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH Tasha McNerney BS, CVT, VTS (anesthesia and analgesia) about: I LIKE BIG BLOCKS AND I CANNOT LIE! Regional anesthesia and all things that are amazing about local anesthesia to help our patients in new ways! Resources We Mentioned in the Show https://www.dvm360.com/view/i-like-big-blocks-and-i-cannot-lie htt...

Have you ever came back from a conference and wanted to try a new protocol or technique and were met with resistance or even flat out turned away? It's pretty frustrating however Theresa tells us how we can best work with our coworkers to have our ideas heard. Theresa Cosper-Roberts is a Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Louisiana. She worked as an instructor of veterinary technolog...

Well well well.... my dad got a new dog ( and of course its a SILVER LAB!!!) cue the collective groans...no surprise its a lemon and it now has some elbow problems. But what can you do to keep a dog comfortable when finances make surgery a no go. Dr. Matt Brunke is here to discuss pain management options for cash strapped clients, how Synovetin is gaining ground as a treatment, and how utilizing t...

If you've ever been to IVECCS chances are you have heard the brilliant minds behind Vet Tech Café, Jeff Backus and Dave Cowan (both VTS (ECC)) Today they are here to not only discuss getting started in podcasting but also how they would treat a trauma case that presents to the ER and has to be kept in the ICU. Check out the vet tech café podcast here: https://www.vettechcafe.com/

This episode is a mashup with Tabitha Kucera ! We call it practicing veterinary medicine because we are always improving. The use of inhalant chambers has been around for a long time, and some believe that this technique is safer for the staff and the animal, however, we now know so much more about the physiological and psychological risks this technique poses to both animals and humans along with...

What happens when a VTS in ECC gets into a position to really enact some effective change? Well, we discuss that and more with the amazing Kelly Foltz! Kelly Foltz is a 2006 graduate of Athens Technical College with an associate of applied technology degree in Veterinary Technology. She joined the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses in 2012. In addition to her...

Do you ever feel like giving up clinic life and heading to a far off destination? What if you could blend veterinary medicine together with travel to create a sustainable career? Well that's exactly what our next guest Amber LaRock has done. Join us as we talk travel opportunities for veterinary professionals, what anesthesia looks like in rural remote areas and what it really means to provide "th...

You've done a few TPLO's right? You've seen a down dog? But have you been doing these key things to help your ortho and neuro patients have a faster and less painful recovery? Today we are talking to Dr. Fred Wininger about all the amazing things he is doing (like 3D printing stuff to make our pets lives better) and how you can use his knowledge to make your pets more comfortable. In this episode...

YOU GUYS! This is the one right here, this episode is chock full of so much practical anesthesia information and it's all due to my guest Marcia Fletcher RVN, VTS (anesthesia) Join us as we dive into timely treatments for the septic abdomen patient. In 2011, Marcia successfully passed her specialty examinations to become New Zealand’s first Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analg...