Why an anesthesiologist? Anesthesiologists are qualified as veterinarians who maintain an expertise in anesthesia, in sedation, and in the pathways of pain. Skills in critical interventions in emergencies are also expected from anesthesiologists. Anesthesiologist must have an thorough understanding of disease pathology, the surgical procedures, and the impact of health conditions upon the patient's ability to tolerate the stress of anesthesia or surgery.
Anesthesiology is not just administering medications. There needs to be a holistic understanding of the patient's state of wellness or illness, understanding if current treatments are enough to provide a stable patient under anesthesia, and ability to makiethe best guess about the interplay of the patient, the disease, the medications and the procedure. This broad knowledge base of health and wellness, pain and pharmacology, allows an anesthesiologist to make a meaningful contribution to your pet patient's well-being.
An Anesthesiologist must understand how the general practitioner and individual veterinary specialties PERCEIVE their patent as their responsibility, while simultaneously taking responsibility for the patient .
This prepares an anesthesiologist who chooses to treat pain outside the surgical suite to be sensitive and cognizant of the many possible contributions of the various stakeholders, both veterinarians and clients, in treating the patient.
My goal is to utilize the wealth of care available for each patient from each of us contributing to patient care, for the best possible results. This involves coordination of care, and hopefully improving the quality of life for the patient and provide a measure of comfort for the pet's parent. What brings a pet parent to seeki my care is usually is a plateau in the first-line treatments of pain. For the patient, there are physiological and behavioral consequences to untreated pain. Unfortunately, our veterinary patients cannot tell us where or how it hurts, so I am including in the blog section interviews with humans who experience different types of pain.
Anesthesiology is not just administering medications. There needs to be a holistic understanding of the patient's state of wellness or illness, understanding if current treatments are enough to provide a stable patient under anesthesia, and ability to makiethe best guess about the interplay of the patient, the disease, the medications and the procedure. This broad knowledge base of health and wellness, pain and pharmacology, allows an anesthesiologist to make a meaningful contribution to your pet patient's well-being.
An Anesthesiologist must understand how the general practitioner and individual veterinary specialties PERCEIVE their patent as their responsibility, while simultaneously taking responsibility for the patient .
This prepares an anesthesiologist who chooses to treat pain outside the surgical suite to be sensitive and cognizant of the many possible contributions of the various stakeholders, both veterinarians and clients, in treating the patient.
My goal is to utilize the wealth of care available for each patient from each of us contributing to patient care, for the best possible results. This involves coordination of care, and hopefully improving the quality of life for the patient and provide a measure of comfort for the pet's parent. What brings a pet parent to seeki my care is usually is a plateau in the first-line treatments of pain. For the patient, there are physiological and behavioral consequences to untreated pain. Unfortunately, our veterinary patients cannot tell us where or how it hurts, so I am including in the blog section interviews with humans who experience different types of pain.
ACVAA
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A veterinary anesthesiologist is a veterinarian (DVM or VMD) with advanced training in the fields of anesthesia and analgesia from a residency program approved by the ACVAA.
The ACVAA promotes anesthesia and analgesia continuing education and training programs designed to advance the knowledge and competency of all veterinary care providers.
The American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) Diplomate is the only recognized credential in North America acknowledging individual expertise and specialization in veterinary anesthesia and peri-operative analgesia. The ACVAA is organized under the authority of the American Board of Veterinary Specialists (ABVS) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). All ACVAA Diplomates have undergone multi-year dedicated residency training under the supervision of ACVAA Diplomates, to achieve a high level of knowledge, skill, and competency in providing anesthesia and analgesia care in multiple species. Diplomate status in Anesthesia and Analgesia is granted following a rigorous examination process.
The American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) is an American Veterinary Medical Association recognized, not-for-profit veterinary medical organization founded in 1975 to serve society by: defining and promoting the highest standards of clinical practice of veterinary anesthesia and analgesia, defining criteria for designating veterinarians with advanced training as specialists in the clinical practice of veterinary anesthesiology, issuing certificates to those meeting these criteria, maintaining a list of such veterinarians, and advancing scientific research and education in veterinary anesthesiology and analgesia.
For more on the history of the ACVAA - click here
A veterinary anesthesiologist is a veterinarian (DVM or VMD) with advanced training in the fields of anesthesia and analgesia from a residency program approved by the ACVAA.
The ACVAA promotes anesthesia and analgesia continuing education and training programs designed to advance the knowledge and competency of all veterinary care providers.
The American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) Diplomate is the only recognized credential in North America acknowledging individual expertise and specialization in veterinary anesthesia and peri-operative analgesia. The ACVAA is organized under the authority of the American Board of Veterinary Specialists (ABVS) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). All ACVAA Diplomates have undergone multi-year dedicated residency training under the supervision of ACVAA Diplomates, to achieve a high level of knowledge, skill, and competency in providing anesthesia and analgesia care in multiple species. Diplomate status in Anesthesia and Analgesia is granted following a rigorous examination process.
The American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) is an American Veterinary Medical Association recognized, not-for-profit veterinary medical organization founded in 1975 to serve society by: defining and promoting the highest standards of clinical practice of veterinary anesthesia and analgesia, defining criteria for designating veterinarians with advanced training as specialists in the clinical practice of veterinary anesthesiology, issuing certificates to those meeting these criteria, maintaining a list of such veterinarians, and advancing scientific research and education in veterinary anesthesiology and analgesia.
For more on the history of the ACVAA - click here