VASTA Hot Topic: Brachycephalic Patients & Anaesthesia
Language: English • Format: Live online • Duration: 30-45min
• Time zone: 8:00PM SGT (UTC+8)
High-Risk Airway. High-Stakes Decisions. Real-World Answers.
Brachycephalic patients are among the highest-risk cases in veterinary anaesthesia — and the margin for error is small. From pre-oxygenation and induction to intubation and recovery, the decisions you make in minutes can determine outcomes.
This VASTA Hot Topics session is a fast-paced, 30-minute live expert round-table that goes beyond theory. Board-certified veterinary anaesthetists discuss what really works in clinical practice, sharing practical strategies, judgement calls, and lessons learned from high-risk cases.
What you’ll gain
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Clear, practical preparation strategies for brachycephalic patients
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Insight into which risks truly matter — and which are often underestimated
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Proven approaches to safer airway management before, during, and after anaesthesia
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Real-life clinical decision-making that doesn’t always appear in guidelines
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Why this session is different
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Not a lecture — a focused expert discussion
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Grounded in real cases and real constraints
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Designed for immediate application in daily practice
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Compact, high-impact learning in just 30 minutes
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Session format
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Live 30-minute Zoom session
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Moderated expert round-table
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Short specialist exchanges
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Interactive Q&A with participants
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Speakers
Peter Kronen, DVM, Dr. med. vet., Dipl. ECVAA
Founder & Director, VASTA and VAS-International
Olivia D’Anselme, Dr. med. vet., Dipl. ECVAA
Board-certified veterinary anaesthetist, University of Zurich
Marta Kantyka, Dr. med. vet., Dipl. ECVAA
Board-certified veterinary anaesthetist, Critical Care & High-Risk Anaesthesia
Who should attend
Veterinarians and veterinary nurses who regularly manage brachycephalic patients and want clear, realistic guidance for safer anaesthesia — in general practice or referral settings.
🗓 Monday, 22 December
⏱ 30 minutes | 🌍 Live on Zoom | 🗣 English