MVCC-505: Anesthesia & Pain Management

Credits 3

This course will provide an in-depth review of anesthesia, anesthesia-related patient care, and pain management in the veterinary patient. Includes pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation; anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence; post-anesthesia care; anesthetic equipment maintenance and trouble-shooting, and multimodal pain management techniques. Emphasis on case-based design of anesthetic protocols for patients with an ASA physical status of I -V. Students will be required to demonstrate successful completion of related skills for this course.

Semester Offered
Spring