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Technician Track Lectures
Premedication & Induction:

Premedications & Intubation
Presented by: Jaime Maher, CVT, VTS (ECC)
This lecture will explore current premedication drug recommendations as well as give an overview of the induction process.  The speaker will also review oropharynx anatomy and share tips on safe and effective intubation of both dogs and cats.

Surgical Patient Prep & Assisting in Surgery
Presented by Erin Spencer, CVT
This lecture will cover the latest recommendations in proper pre-surgical clipping and skin preparation. The speaker will also provide tips to maintain sterile technique in the operating room and will detail proper protocols and procedures when assisting in surgery.

Radiographic Positioning for Surgical Cases
Katelyn Little, BS, CVT & Kristle Weadick, BS, CVT

This lecture will cover the use of manual and non-manual restraint techniques to attain high quality core body and skeletal radiographs for surgical cases and beyond. The speakers will provide high and low quality films as case examples.

Maintenance Anesthesia:

Ventilation of the Surgical Patient
Presented by Jaime Maher, CVT, VTS (ECC)
This lecture will discuss the importance of proper ventilation of the surgical patient.  The speaker will also review the basic anesthetic machine set up and trouble-shooting of the anesthetic circuit.

SpO2 Monitoring
Presented by Julie Salazar, CVT, VTS (ECC)

This lecture will examine the art and science of pulse oximetry and assist in interpreting the results.  The speaker will also provide tips on how to increase the performance of the pulse oxygen sensor. 

Peripheral Blood Pressure
Presented by Erin Spencer, CVT
This lecture will provide information on how to obtain that elusive blood pressure reading and will review the relevance of monitoring blood pressure in the anesthetized patient.

Postoperative Care & Cage-side Physical Therapy
Presented by Charlie Evans, MPT, CCRP & Tracey Warren, BS, CVT
This lecture will discuss care of the postoperative patient from extubation through at home after care, with the goal of a safe and speedy recovery and rehabilitation period.

Implementing New Pain Management Protocols
Presented by Lisa Corti, DVM, DACVS, CCRP
This lecture will present information on the latest in pain management philosophies and protocols. The speaker will focus the best approach to putting these new protocols into practice on a day to day bases.