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• Breed-Specific Anatomical and Physiological Differences: Veterinarians must understand and adapt anesthesia protocols to accommodate the unique anatomical and physiological characteristics of different canine breeds to ensure safety and efficacy.
• Importance of Advanced Monitoring and Pre-Anesthetic Considerations: Advanced monitoring and careful pre-anesthetic planning are essential for managing breeds with specific vulnerabilities, like brachycephalic breeds and sighthounds, to prevent complications during anesthesia.
• Role of Genetic Factors in Anesthetic Sensitivity: Genetic predispositions, such as the MDR1 gene mutation in herding breeds, necessitate pre-procedural genetic testing and careful drug selection to avoid adverse reactions to anesthesia

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• Diagnose thyroid neoplasia in dogs
• Identify the most common metastatic sites for thyroid neoplasia
• Recognise the most effective treatment options for thyroid tumours

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• Patients with a diaphragmatic hernia must be stabilized before surgery.
• A reverse Trendelenburg position during surgery is beneficial to relieve pressure on the lungs.
• Premedication with an opioid and induction with propofol is a good choice for these patients.
• PIVA or TIVA for maintenance of anesthesia with close monitoring is recommended.

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• Respiratory and Cardiovascular Changes in Geriatric Patients:
  Geriatric patients experience decreased lung capacity due to increased functional residual capacity (FRC) and small airway closure. This is coupled with muscle atrophy and reduced reflexes, making intubation necessary. Cardiovascular changes include reduced cardiac reserve due to decreased maximum heart rate and valvular lesions, which reduce cardiac output and increase myocardial workload.
• Decreased Renal and Digestive Function:
  Renal function diminishes with age, reducing the ability to concentrate urine and making fluid balance critical.Lower esophageal sphincter tone decreases, and gastric pH becomes lower, making older patients more prone to reflux and esophagitis.
• Altered Drug Metabolism and Clearance:
  Geriatric patients show a reduction in drug clearance and protein binding, leading to potentially higher effective drug concentrations. Special care is needed to avoid drug overdose or prolonged drug effects.
• Pre-Anesthetic and Anesthetic Considerations:
  Pre-anesthetic preparation should include securing venous access early, minimizing stress, and using analgesia. Induction with propofol and intubation, followed by inhalant or total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA), is recommended.
• Post-Anesthetic Care:
  Recovery requires close monitoring until airway reflexes return. Supplemental oxygen, analgesia, fluid therapy, and temperature management are essential for a safe recovery.

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• To understand the diagnostic methods for identifying adverse food reactions in pets.
• To learn effective nutritional management strategies for patients with adverse food reactions.
• To explore and differentiate between the types of diets that can be utilized in managing adverse food reactions.

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• Cardiovascular System: Pediatric patients have lower blood pressure and respond to hypotension primarily with increased heart rate.
• Respiratory System: Higher respiratory rate and easily triggered laryngospasm; they respond to hypoxia in two phases.
• Metabolism and Excretion: Reduced liver function and low glycogen stores lead to longer drug effects and faster hypoglycemia.
• Anesthetic drugs: Anesthetics have stronger and longer effects; inhalation anesthetics like isoflurane are preferred for maintenance.
• Recovery Phase: A calm, warm environment is important; avoid hypothermia and stress; feed quickly to prevent hypoglycemia.

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• Blood pressure measurements methods
• Definitions of hypertension
• Target Organ Damage (TOD)
• General treatment and emergency

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• Hymenopters
• Snakes
• Caterpillars
• Atypical anaphylactic reaction
• Treatment

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• Understanding the general principles in the diagnosis and treatment of equine pleuropneumonia
• Obtaining knowledge about the current understanding of equine pleuropneumonia
• Developing awareness about therapeutic interventions for the horse with pleuropneumonia

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• Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) commonly affects medium- to large-breed dogs and causes acute stomach dilation that compromises blood supply and can lead to tissue necrosis.GDV reduces venous return to the heart by compressing the caudal vena cava, resulting in decreased cardiac output and obstructive shock.Pre-anaesthetic preparation for GDV involves attempting stomach decompression and monitoring key clinical variables like packed cell volume, electrolytes, and lactate levels.Anaesthetic management of GDV patients should avoid drugs with negative cardiovascular effects and include preoxygenation, continuous ECG monitoring, and preparation of lidocaine for ventricular arrhythmias.Post-surgery, GDV patients require vigilant monitoring for cardiovascular issues, appropriate fluid therapy, and effective analgesia to ensure recovery.