Virbac, the maker of Zoletil, has launched two free anaesthesia CPD modules for vets.

The modules are 20 minutes long each.

The first: "The Key Components of Successful Anaesthesia", covers the basics of companion animal anaesthesia and analgesia…

Francesca Beorby, Head Veterinary Nurse at Putlands Veterinary Centre, has performed a clinical audit which has revealed that neutering patients premedicated with medetomidine and methadone were significantly less likely to become hypotensive than when…

Zoletil, Virbac's 2-in-1, injectable anaesthetic for cats and dogs has had a licence change increasing its extended in-use stability from 24 hours to 8 days.

A single vial can now be used for 8 days after reconstitution when stored in a fridge at between…

Darvall has launched the Stinger Ultra veterinary anaesthesia machine, designed to modernise veterinary anaesthesia techniques.

The new machine is a modular system using low-flow anaesthesia for animals from 2-80kg. 

The company says that compared to anaesthetic…

Dechra has relaunched Sedaxylan 20 mg/ml solution for the sedation and premedication prior to general anaesthesia of dogs, cats, horses and cattle.

Sedaxylan 20 mg/ml contains the short acting alpha-2 agonist xylazine and is licensed for I/V administration…

Dechra has launched Zenalpha, an alpha-2 agonist and peripheral antagonist combination to alleviate the stress of sedation in dogs and maintain the stability of physiological parameters¹.

Zenalpha provides restraint, sedation and analgesia during non…

Darvall Vet is to unveil its new Darvall Express anaesthetic monitor at the London Vet Show (Stand D05 at the ExCel Centre, November 17th-18th)

At the heart of the new system is a transportable monitor (pictured right) which starts automatically after you…

A new VetCompass study, led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and the University of Manchester, has quantified the real risk of anaesthesia in dogs. 

The paper, ‘Mortality Related to General Anaesthesia and Sedation in Dogs under UK Primary Veterinary…

The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has published a new study which aimed to determine whether the application of vapocoolant spray before intravenous catheterisation resulted in reduced reaction and placement success.

The study was a randomised…

Animalcare has announced that its injectable anaesthetic pre-medication Acecare can now be broached 40 times.

Acepromazine-based Acecare is used alongside other opioids and reduces the amount of anaesthetic necessary to induce anaesthesia by approximately…

Jurox (UK) Limited has launched a new Methadyne (methadone) 10mg/ml 5ml vial size.

Methadyne can be administered for analgesia of moderate to severe pain in dogs and cats, to provide neuroleptanalgesia in combination with a neuroleptic drug and as part…

Louise Clark, Head of Anaesthesia at Davies Veterinary Specialists has put together seven top anaesthesia tips for colleagues in general practice.

Louise is an RCVS and EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and a Past President…

North Downs Specialist Referrals in Surrey has launched its first recognised programme to train veterinary specialists. 

The first course will be overseen by Jodie Hughes, an RCVS and European specialist in anaesthesia and analgesia. The hospital’s inaugural…

Jurox (UK) Limited has launched the Anaesthesia Academy CPD platform to help veterinary surgeons refresh their knowledge on premedicating patients, and to improve induction, maintenance and recovery protocols. 

The course counts for four hours CPD, split…

Medovate, a company which develops medical technologies, has partnered with Vygon Vet to launch Safira, an anaesthetic device which makes regional anaesthesia a one-person procedure. 

In current regional anaesthesia procedures two operators are often needed…

The BSAVA has published Cognitive Aids for Anaesthesia in Small Animal Practice, a new guide that should help any veterinary surgical team to reduce the incidence of anaesthetic complications.

Cognitive aids are visual prompts that aim to reduce human…

The best anaesthetic protocol for routine neutering in heathy animals is the subject of a new type of open discussion on VetSurgeon.org, where you could win an Amazon voucher for taking part. 

The idea is for as many practitioners as possible to come and…

Animalcare has launched Propomitor (propofol 10mg/ml solution), an intravenously administered general anaesthetic for brief procedures in dogs and cats.

Propomitor can be used for the induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia for procedures lasting…

Virbac has launched Tramvetol, licensed tramadol tablets for the treatment of acute and chronic pain in dogs.

Tramvetol is presented in two pack sizes of 30 and 100 tablets to assist practices with dispensing and storage as a Schedule 3 controlled drug…

Docsinnovent Ltd has launched v-gel advanced supraglottic airway devices for cats and rabbits.

The new devices are an evolution of the original v-gel device launched in 2012, which is widely used in veterinary anaesthesia and resuscitation.

Dr Muhammed Nasir…

Liz Leece, a European and RCVS Specialist in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia at Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Yorkshire, is championing a new approach to post-operative pain management.

The traditional approach is to use anatomical knowledge to…

The latest capsule review from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Global Pain Council (WSAVA-GPC), published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), discusses the use of intraperitoneal (IP) and incisional analgesia…

Dechra Veterinary Products has launched Nerfasin vet, an injectable xylazine solution licensed for sedation and premedication prior to general anaesthesia in cattle, horses, cats and dogs.

Nerfasin vet is available in two concentrations - a 100 mg/ml…

Jurox UK has issued a recall for specific batches of 10 ml Alfaxan and Alfaxan Multidose 10 mg/ml Solution for Injection.

The recall is due to the fact that particulates have been found in identified batches of product during routine stability testing…

Dechra, the manufacturer of Comfortan, Sedator and Atipam, has launched a new anaesthesia reference app to support its anaesthesia and analgesia range.

The app, which has been accredited by the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists, contains information…