Part 2: Drug Choices that Matter – Pharmacology and Patient-Centered Anesthetic Plans

Building on the ERAS framework, this session focuses on understanding pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in a variety of veterinary patients. We'll explore how comorbidities, procedure types, and species differences influence drug selection. Case-based discussions will help solidify decision-making for optimal analgesia and sedation, focusing on safety and efficiency.

• Explain key pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles relevant to anesthesia and analgesia in veterinary patients.
• Assess how comorbidities, procedure type, and species differences impact drug selection and dosing strategies.
• Apply pharmacologic principles through case-based decision-making to design safe, efficient, and patient-specific sedation and analgesia protocols.