In this article, Dr. Carolyn McKune discusses the stress that anesthesia can impose on both veterinarians and pet owners. Did you know...

When I graduated from veterinary school, lo these many years ago, safety in anesthesia was maximized by choosing only healthy patients...

This post is written by Dr. Erik Hofmeister, a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist currently providing, promoting, and teaching...

In this article, Lysa Pam Posner DVM DACVAA addresses the issue of perianesthetic hyperthermia in cats, including: why do some cats...

Annatasha Bartel DVM DACVAA Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective alpha-2 agonist, often used in veterinary medicine for its excellent...

What is it and why should I care? All cell membranes are coated with a slimy polysaccharide matrix termed the glycocalyx (glyco = “sweet”...

In a word, meh. Maropitant is a neurokinin 1 (NK1) antagonist and this class of drugs was heavily investigated in the late 90s/early...

Opioids have been used for thousands of years and they continue to be foundational for surgical and traumatic pain management. The last...

Stacey Jones is a small animal veterinarian in Colorado and was a principal investigator in the publication of a case series documenting...

Saturday, September 26, 2020 (All times Eastern) 1:30-2:00 NAVAS Business meeting 2:00-2:30 AVTAA Presentation Exam Process Presentation...

Shortages of sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetic agents happen with uncomfortable frequency and the COVID-19 pandemic is putting great...