SA273 - Senior Pet Anesthesia & Peri-Operative Management: Not Too Old!

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM

Location: Oceanside B, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVAA (he/him/his)

Chair, Veterinary Advisory Board
PainTrace/BioTraceIT Corporation
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Handouts

Moderator(s)

Joyce A. Login, DVM

ZOETIS
Princeton, NJ, United States

Although age is not a disease, we see increased co-morbidities and limited resilience in our older patients. Best practices for these animals include using readily available agents and techniques. Increased attention to detail and respect for fragile homeostasis brings clinical success and client appreciation.

Learning Objectives:

Describe common co-morbidities in senior patients
Identify best practices for administering anesthesia and peri-operative care to senior patients
Appreciate the increased attention to detail and respect for fragile homeostasis to achieve clinical success
Practice out-patient techniques that avoid stress and maintain the patient's daily routine