Introduction to the Program

Conviértete en uno de los profesionales más demandados del momento: capacítate en Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals con este completísimo programa online”

En los últimos 20 años la Anestesia Veterinaria en Especies Mayores ha experimentado un gran avance gracias a la introducción de nuevas técnicas y fármacos, así como al desarrollo de monitores y máquinas anestésicas específicas.

La introducción de técnicas quirúrgicas novedosas ha creado la necesidad de desarrollar nuevos protocolos anestésicos. Existe una inquietud creciente en el conocimiento del impacto de la anestesia y analgesia en el bienestar animal y en el resultado final de los procedimientos quirúrgicos.

La Postgraduate diploma en Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals se programa como respuesta a la necesidad de los veterinarios clínicos de profundizar en el abordaje de los protocolos y Técnicas Anestésicas y Analgésicas en Especies Mayores.

Los temas desarrollados en la Postgraduate diploma en Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals se han seleccionado con el objetivo de ofrecer una actualización completa en anestesia, de tal manera que el alumno desarrolle conocimientos especializados para abordar con seguridad cualquier situación que requiera anestesia general o locorregional y analgesia en Rumiantes, Suidos, Camélidos y Équidos.

Así, este programa con formato 100% online, es una iniciativa de TECH para los profesionales veterinarios que quieran actualizar sus conocimientos. De esta forma, y mediante casos prácticos podrá profundizar en los procesos anestésicos.

Consigue una completa y adecuada habilitación en Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals con esta Postgraduate diploma de alta eficacia educativa y abre nuevos caminos a tu progreso profesional”

Esta Postgraduate diploma en Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals contiene el programa científico más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:

  • Última tecnología en software de enseñanza online
  • Sistema docente intensamente visual, apoyado en contenidos gráficos y esquemáticos de fácil asimilación y comprensión
  • Desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en activo
  • Sistemas de vídeo interactivo de última generación
  • Enseñanza apoyada en la telepráctica
  • Sistemas de actualización y reciclaje permanente
  • Aprendizaje autorregulable: total compatibilidad con otras ocupaciones
  • Ejercicios prácticos de autoevaluación y constatación de aprendizaje
  • Grupos de apoyo y sinergias educativas: preguntas al experto, foros de discusión y conocimiento
  • Comunicación con el docente y trabajos de reflexión individual
  • Disponibilidad de los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet
  • Bancos de documentación complementaria disponible permanentemente, incluso después del programa

Una Postgraduate diploma que te capacitará para realizar la actividad del anestesiólogo en veterinaria, con la solvencia de un profesional de alto nivel”

El personal docente está integrado por profesionales de diferentes ámbitos relacionados con esta especialidad. De esta manera nos aseguramos de ofrecerte el objetivo de actualización formativa que pretendemos. Un cuadro multidisciplinar de profesionales formados y experimentados en diferentes entornos, que desarrollarán los conocimientos teóricos, de manera eficiente, pero, sobre todo, pondrán al servicio del programa los conocimientos prácticos derivados de su propia experiencia: una de las cualidades diferenciales de esta capacitación.

Este dominio de la materia se complementa con la eficacia del diseño metodológico de esta Postgraduate diploma en Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals. Elaborado por un equipo multidisciplinario de expertos en e-Learning integra los últimos avances en tecnología educativa. De esta manera, podrás estudiar con un elenco de herramientas multimedia cómodas y versátiles que te darán la operatividad que necesitas en tu especialización.

El diseño de este programa está basado en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas: un planteamiento que concibe el aprendizaje como un proceso eminentemente práctico. Para conseguirlo de forma remota, usaremos la telepráctica: con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo, y el Learning from an Expert podrás adquirir los conocimientos como si estuvieses enfrentándote al supuesto que estás aprendiendo en ese momento. Un concepto que te permitirá integrar y fijar el aprendizaje de una manera más realista y permanente.

Con un diseño metodológico que se apoya en técnicas de enseñanza contrastadas por su eficacia, esta capacitación te llevará a través de diferentes abordajes veterinarios para permitirte aprender de forma dinámica y eficaz”

Nuestro innovador concepto de telepráctica te dará la oportunidad de aprender mediante una experiencia inmersiva, que te proporcionará una integración más rápida y una visión mucho más realista de los contenidos: Learning from an Expert”

Syllabus

The contents of this Postgraduate diploma have been developed by different experts involved in the program, with a clear purpose: to ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the necessary skills to become true experts in this field. A complete and well-structured program will take you to the highest standards of quality and success.

We have the most complete and up-to-date educational program in the market. We strive for excellence and for you to achieve it too"

Module 1. Evaluation, Preanesthetic Preparation and Sedation for Large Animals

1.1. Physical Examination and Blood Test
1.2. Anesthetic Risk and Preanesthetic Preparation in the Equine Patient
1.3. Pharmacology of Injectable Drugs in Horses

1.3.1 Important Pharmacokinetic Concept
1.3.2 Important Pharmacodynamics Concepts
1.3.3 Physiological and Pathological Factors that Modify Pharmacological Properties
1.3.4 Pharmacological Interventions
1.3.5 Routes of Administration

1.4. Phenothiazines

1.4.1 Mechanism of Action
1.4.2 Pharmacology
1.4.3 Clinical Use and Antagonism
1.4.4 Complications and adverse effects

1.5. Benzodiazepines

1.5.1 Mechanism of Action
1.5.2 Pharmacology
1.5.3 Clinical Use and Antagonism
1.5.4 Complications and adverse effects

1.6. Adrenergic Alpha-2 Receptor Agonists

1.6.1 Mechanism of Action
1.6.2 Pharmacology
1.6.3 Clinical Use and Antagonism
1.6.4 Complications and adverse effects

1.7. Opioids

1.7.1 Mechanism of Action
1.7.2 Pharmacology
1.7.3 Clinical Use and Antagonism
1.7.4 Complications and adverse effects

1.8. Sedation for On-Station Procedures

1.8.1 Types of Procedures
1.8.2 Clinical Objectives
1.8.3 Methods of Administration
1.8.4 Combinations Described

1.9. Assessment and Anesthetic Preparation in Ruminants, Swine and Camelids

1.10. Pharmacological Peculiarities of Ruminant, Swine and Camelid Patients

1.10.1 Small Ruminants
1.10.2 Large Ruminants
1.10.3 Swine
1.10.4 Camelids

Module 2. Anesthetic Complications and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

2.1. Morbidity and Mortality

2.1.1. Mortality

2.1.1.1. General Considerations
2.1.1.2. Mortality Studies

2.1.1.2.1. Comparative Mortality

2.1.1.3. Risk Factors

2.1.1.3.1. Related to the Horse
2.1.1.3.2. Related to the Surgical Procedure
2.1.1.3.3. Related to Anesthesia

2.1.1.4.Anesthesia-Related Causes of Death

2.1.1.4.1. Cardiovascular
2.1.1.4.2. Respiratory
2.1.1.4.3. Others

2.1.2. Morbidity

2.2. Complications in Premedication and Induction I

2.2.1 Intra-arterial and Perivascular Injection
2.2.2 Anaphylactic Reactions
2.2.3 Drug-Induced Priapism
2.2.4 Incomplete or Inadequate Sedation/Induction

2.3. Complications in Premedication and Induction II

2.3.1 Hypoventilation
2.3.2 Inability to Intubate/Laryngeal Trauma
2.3.3 Hypotension

2.4. Complications in Maintenance I

2.4.1 Hypoxemia
2.4.2 Hypercapnia
2.4.3 Inadequate Anesthetic Plan and Alternative Anesthetic Plans
2.4.4 Malignant Hyperthermia

2.5. Complications in Maintenance II

2.5.1 Hypotension
2.5.2 Hypertension
2.5.3 Bleeding

2.5.3.1. Alterations in Heart Rate and Rhythm

2.6. Complications in Recovery I

2.6.1 Hypoxemia/Hypercapnia
2.6.2 Nasal Edema
2.6.3 Airway Obstruction
2.6.4 Pulmonary Edema
2.6.5 Fractures and Soft Tissue Damage
2.6.6 Neuropathologies
2.6.7 Myopathies

2.7. Complications in Recovery II

2.7.1 Myelopathies
2.7.2 Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis
2.7.3 Delay/Excitation in Recovery
2.7.4 Immediate Postoperative Complications
2.7.5 Human Error

2.8. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) I

2.8.1 Causes of Cardiopulmonary Emergencies
2.8.2 Diagnosis of Cardiopulmonary Emergencies
2.8.3 Cardiac Massage
2.8.4 CPR Maneuver

2.8.4.1. Foal CPR Maneuver
2.8.4.2. Adult CPR Maneuver

2.9. Complications in Small and Large Ruminants

2.9.1 Complications Associated with Poor Patient Positioning
2.9.2 Cardiovascular Complications
2.9.3 Tympanism, Regurgitation, Salivation
2.9.4 Respiratory Complications
2.9.5 Hypothermia
2.9.6 Other Complications

2.10. Complications in Ruminants, Swine and Camelids

2.10.1 Complications Related to Improper Positioning of Ruminants, Swine and Camelids
2.10.2 Cardiovascular Complications in Ruminants, Swine and Camelids
2.10.3 Respiratory Complications in Ruminants, Swine and Camelids
2.10.4 Digestive Complications in Ruminants and Camelids

2.10.4.1. Anesthetic Recovery Complications in Ruminants, Swine and Camelids
2.10.4.2. Complications Related to Intravenous Catheterization in Ruminants, Swine and Camelids
2.10.4.3. Complications Related to Endotracheal Intubation in Swine
2.10.4.4. Malignant Hyperthermia in Swine Patients

Module 3. Special Clinical Cases and Conditions for Large Animals

3.1. Special Cases in Station in Equines

3.1.1 Diagnostic Procedures (CT, MRI)
3.1.2 Laryngeal Surgery
3.1.3 Laparoscopy
3.1.4 Dental Procedures
3.1.5 Ophthalmological Procedures
3.1.6 Perineal Surgeries
3.1.7 Obstetric Maneuvers

3.2. Anesthesia in Special Cases in Equines (I)

3.2.1 Geriatric Patient
3.2.2 Patient with Acute Abdominal Syndrome
3.2.3 Cesarean Section

3.3. Anesthesia in Special Cases in Equines (II)

3.3.1 Elective Anesthetic Management in Foals
3.3.2 Emergency Anesthetic Management of Foal Emergencies

3.4. Anesthesia in Special Cases in Equines (III)

3.4.1 Anesthetic Management of Respiratory Surgery
3.4.2 Anesthetic Management of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures for Nervous System Pathologies

3.5. Anesthesia in Special Cases in Ruminants

3.5.1 Anesthetic Considerations and Perioperative Management in Orthopedic Procedures in Ruminants
3.5.2 Anesthetic Considerations and Perioperative Management in for Wounds and abscesses Procedures in Ruminants
3.5.3 Anesthetic Considerations and Perioperative Management in Ruminant Laparotomy
3.5.4 Anesthetic Considerations and Perioperative Management in Obstetrics and Castration Procedures in Ruminants
3.5.5 Anesthetic Considerations and Perioperative Management of Procedures for Distal Extremities, Hooves and Horns in Ruminants
3.5.6 Anesthetic Considerations and Perioperative Management in Udder and Teat Procedures in Ruminants
3.5.7 Anesthetic Considerations and Perioperative Management of Procedures for Eyes and Adjacent Areas in Ruminants
3.5.8 Anesthetic Considerations and Perioperative Management in Surgical Procedures for the Resolution of Umbilical Hernias in Ruminants
3.5.9 Anesthetic Considerations and Perioperative Management of Procedures for Perianal and Tail Areas in Ruminants

3.6. Anesthesia and Analgesia in Donkeys and Mules

3.6.1 Anatomical, Physiological and Behavioral Variations
3.6.2 Reference Values Required for Anesthesia
3.6.3 Variations in Responses to Common Drugs Used in Anesthesia
3.6.4 Premedication and Sedation for Foot Procedures in Donkeys and Mules
3.6.5 Induction and Maintenance of Anesthesia: Injectable and Inhalation Techniques
3.6.6 Anesthetic Monitoring
3.6.7 Recovery of Anesthesia
3.6.8 Preoperative, Intraoperative and Postoperative Analgesia
3.6.9 Local Anesthetic Techniques in Donkeys and Mules

3.7. Anesthesia in Special Cases for Swine and Camelids

3.7.1 Intraoperative and Perioperative Anesthetic Management in Field Anesthesia in Swine
3.7.2 Castration in Piglets.Analgesic and Anesthetic Considerations
3.7.3 The Vietnamese Pig.Intraoperative and Perioperative Anesthetic Management and Most Frequent Complications
3.7.4 Anesthetic Considerations and Perioperative Management of the Pig as a Model for Transplantation and Cardiovascular Models
3.7.5 Anesthetic Considerations and Perioperative Management of the Pig as a Model for Laparoscopy
3.7.6 Intraoperative and Perioperative Anesthetic Management in Field Anesthesia in Camelids
3.7.7 Castration for the Alpaca Analgesic and Anesthetic Considerations

3.8. Anesthesia in Ruminants, Swine and Wild Camelids

3.8.1 Considerations for Chemical Immobilization and Anesthesia for the Bovidae and Antilocapridae Family
3.8.2 Considerations for Chemical Immobilization and Anesthesia in the Subfamily Capridae
3.8.3 Considerations for Chemical Immobilization and Anesthesia in the Family Cervidae, Tragulidae and Mochidae
3.8.4 Considerations for Chemical Immobilization and Anesthesia in the Suidae and Tayassuidae Family
3.8.5 Considerations for Chemical Immobilization and Anesthesia in the Family Camelidae

3.9. Special Considerations: Animals for Consumption/Experimental Animals (Ruminants and Swine)

3.9.1 Legislation Applicable to the Anesthesia of Animals Intended for Human Consumption
3.9.2 Anesthetic and Analgesic Considerations in Animals Intended for Human Consumption
3.9.3 Legislation Applicable to the Anesthesia of Animals for Experimental Purposes
3.9.4 Anesthetic and Analgesic Considerations in Experimental Ruminants and Swine

3.10. Euthanasia

3.10.1 General Considerations

3.10.1.1.Geriatric Horse

3.10.2 Mechanisms of action for Hypothermia
3.10.3 Chemical Euthanasia Methods
3.10.4 Physical Euthanasia Methods
3.10.5 Euthanasia Protocol
3.10.6 Confirmation of Death

This program will allow you to advance your career in a comfortable way"

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals

The Postgraduate Certificate in Anesthetic Management of Large Animals of TECH Global University, is a specialized program in veterinary anesthesiology aimed at professionals interested in developing their career in the field of large animal medicine. In the last 20 years, Veterinary Anesthesia in Large Species has experienced a great advance thanks to the introduction of new techniques and drugs, as well as the development of specific anesthetic monitors and machines. The introduction of novel surgical techniques has created the need to develop new anesthetic protocols. There is a growing concern in the knowledge of the impact of anesthesia and analgesia on animal welfare and the final outcome of surgical procedures.

The importance of anesthesia

The Postgraduate Certificate in Anesthetic Management of Large Animals, is developed based on the best practices of anesthesia, so that the professional can apply it in any context, offering a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates pre-anesthetic assessment, continuous monitoring of patients and the identification and management of complications always preserving the patient's life. TECH Global University's Postgraduate Certificate in Anesthetic Management of Large Animals is taught by experts in veterinary anesthesiology, with wide experience in the training and development of professionals in the clinical setting. In addition, the program offers a wide variety of learning resources and materials that allow students to delve deeper into specific topics and expand their knowledge through online training. In summary, the Postgraduate Certificate in Anesthetic Management of Large Animals is a unique opportunity for professionals committed to veterinary anesthesiology offering solid training and a clear vision for career development and practical skills in the management of anesthetized patients. In our University you can find a 100% online education, and at the end you will have your certificate that will open the doors to the world of work.