Just a Quick Stitch-Up: Procedural Sedation Made Easy
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA
Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA
Oklahoma State University, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management SafePetAnesthesia.com, Owner
Dr. Gianluca Bini graduated from the University of Perugia, Italy. He then moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed two internships, one in anesthesia and one rotating, at Dick White Referrals, one of the largest referral centers in Europe. After completing his residency at North Carolina State University, he worked as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at The Ohio State University and, more recently at Oklahoma State University. Inspired by his fervent desire to extend his impact and assist as many animals as possible, he founded Safe Pet Anesthesia, a tele-consulting and training firm.
Overview:
Practical tips and techniques to ensure safe, effective sedation, enhancing both patient care and procedural success in your practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the primary sedative drug classes used in veterinary procedural sedation.
- Describe the physiological effects and potential side effects of sedative drugs on cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
- Determine appropriate use of monitoring equipment (e.g., pulse oximeter, ECG) during sedation to ensure patient safety.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of specific sedative protocols for different patient conditions and procedure types, adjusting dosages as needed.
- Compare the risks and benefits of general anesthesia versus sedation for various procedures.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
