Tubes and Holes: How to Become a Master Intubator
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Katrina Lafferty, BFA, RLAT, CVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia)
Katrina Lafferty, BFA, RLAT, CVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia)
Katrina Lafferty graduated from DePaul University in Chicago, IL with her BFA in Theatre. She realized she had missed the mark on career choices and returned to school to graduate with her degree in Veterinary Technology. She went on to earn her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Anesthesia and Analgesia and her registered lab animal technician certification. Kate has worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 2005. She was a senior anesthesia nurse in the Anesthesia and Pain Management Department at the school of veterinary medicine until 2016. She moved to a position as head veterinary nurse in the anesthesia and surgery department at the University of Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. After nearly 5 years working with primarily rhesus macaques and marmosets, in 2021 she returned to the anesthesia department at the school of veterinary medicine. In January 2024 she also started moonlighting part-time at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. Katrina is extremely involved in the education of the veterinary community and has written many articles and book chapters. She has presented at a numerous of continuing education sessions on an international level and loves all aspects of teaching. Katrina has anesthetized everything from a 2 day old calf, to a 4 week old kitten, to a 60 year old tortoise, not to mention a veritable menagerie of other species. Her particular anesthetic passion is all things exotic animal. Her passion is anesthesia and pain management, particularly in exotic species.
Overview:
On the surface endotracheal intubation may seem to be a straightforward process in canine and feline patients. However, an anesthetist should never assume intubation will be without risks or complications if not performed correctly. This lecture takes a deep dive and covers all the necessary equipment and dispels myths about what constitutes correct intubation techniques. This discussion will include straightforward endotracheal intubation techniques as well as common concerns, complications, and breed specific intubation considerations. There will be discussion regarding appropriate extubation factors and alternative intubation techniques.
- Understand the necessary equipment for correct intubation in canine and feline species.
- Understand the cautions and risks associated with endotracheal intubation.
- Understand alternative intubation techniques and when those techniques should be utilized.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
