In This Course:

Explore anesthesia challenges in brachycephalic breeds, such as French Bulldogs, and learn to manage complications like vomiting and airway obstruction. Gain skills in creating effective anesthetic plans and understand BOAS pathophysiology.

  • To gain a good knowledge of the pathophysiology of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).

  • To know the statistical risks of anesthesia in brachycephalic breeds versus non-brachycephalic breeds.

  • To be knowledgeable on techniques that can be used to mitigate complications such as esophageal reflux and aspiration.

  • Be confident in creating a perioperative anesthetic and analgesic plan for brachycephalic patients.

Instructor

BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), MRCVS Sheilah Robertson

After graduating from the University of Glasgow Dr Robertson undertook specialized training in anesthesia and pain management. She is board certified in anesthesia and animal welfare by the respective American and European Colleges. She holds a certificate in small animal acupuncture and in shelter medicine. She has published widely on the recognition and treatment of pain and anesthetic management of companion animals. She has worked in private practice and in university teaching hospitals. Currently, she is the senior medical director of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a large network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care. Dr. Robertson is also a courtesy Professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Florida.