Become one of the most sought-after professionals: specialize in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals with this comprehensive online program”

In the last 20 years, Veterinary Anesthesia in Large Animals has seen significant advances thanks to the introduction of new techniques and drugs, as well as the development of monitors and specialized anesthetic machines.

The introduction of novel surgical techniques has resulted in the need to develop new anesthetic protocols. There is a growing concern about the impact of anesthesia and analgesia on animal welfare and the final outcome of surgical procedures.

This Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals is designed in response to the need of clinical veterinarians to gain expertise on the protocols and techniques for this area of anesthesia and analgesia.

The topics covered in the Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals have been selected with the aim of offering a complete course in anesthesia, so that the student develops specialized knowledge to safely address any situation requiring general or locoregional anesthesia and analgesia in ruminants, swine, camelids and equids.

Thus, TECH offeres this 100% online program for veterinary professionals who want to update their knowledge. In this way, and by analysing practical cases, they will be able to broaden their knowledge of anesthetic processes.

Get a comprehensive and practical qualification in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals with this highly effective Postgraduate diploma and open up new routes to professional advancement”

This Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The latest technology in online teaching software
• A highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-assessment and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the program

A Postgraduate diploma that will enable you to work in all fields of veterinary anesthesiology with the competence of a high-level professional"

Our teaching staff is made up of professionals from different fields related to this specialty. In this way, we ensure that we provide you with an update in line with objectives. A multidisciplinary team of qualified and experienced professionals from different contexts, who will develop the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but above all, bring their practical knowledge from their own experience to the program: one of the factors that makes this educational program unique.

This mastery of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design of this Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Anesthetic Management of Large Animals. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-Learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. In this way, you will be able to study with a range of convenient and versatile multimedia tools that will give you the operability you need in your studies.

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning: an approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely, we will use telepractice learning: with the help of an innovative interactive video system, and learning from an expert, you will be able to acquire the knowledge as if you were actually dealing with the scenario you are learning about. A concept that will allow you to integrate and fix learning in a more realistic and permanent way.

Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the latest advances in this subject to apply it to your daily practice"

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development" 

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"