“Top Tips” on Perioperative Pain Management

Effective pain recognition and management are essential in veterinary practice to accelerate recovery and reduce mortality. This webinar combines theoretical knowledge with practical case studies to delve into key concepts and recent advancements in nociception and postoperative pain management. Emphasis will be placed on the critical role of metrology instruments, such as validated pain scales, and the application of locoregional anaesthetic techniques in clinical settings. Designed for veterinary general practitioners with a keen interest in anaesthesia and analgesia, this session aims to enhance clinical outcomes through improved pain assessment and intervention strategies.

Content:  

• Acute pain physiology 
• Control of nociception  
• Pain assessment  
• Post op pain and comfort management  

 Objectivs:

Be familiar with basic pain physiology and know how to treat nociception and recognise and manage pain and comfort in the post operative period.