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The American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists site has information concerning the history, constitution and objectives of the organization, certification requirements for the speciality of veterinary anesthesiology and a list of officers and Diplomates. Images for discussions on ACVA-L, the veterinary anesthesia discussion list, are temporarily displayed here. The Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists and European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia are complementary organizations. The AVA organizes scientific meetings, supports education and addresses political issues related to veterinary anesthesia. The ECVA is responsible for implementing standards for board certification in veterinary anesthesiology. The site for the Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Society also hosts sites for the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, the Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Technicians, and the Student Chapter of VECCS. The European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society was founded in 2002. The purpose of the Society is to promote the advancement of knowledge and high standards of practice in veterinary emergency and critical care patient in Europe. The EVECCS pages can be displayed in Dutch, English, German, Italian, Portugese and Spanish, and the site has links to Web sites of European veterinary specialist colleges. The Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists provides certification of veterinary technicians as Veterinary Technician Specialist-Anesthesia. Founded in 2003 , the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management is a multi-disciplinary organization promoting humane investigation of animal pain, and advancement in clinical assessment and treatment of pain in animals through research, advocacy, training and education. Some infomation about veterinary scientific meetings and courses may be found here: The College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, undergraduate anesthesia manual. Michigan State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital anesthesia teaching materials A description of breathing circuits and an explanation of the use of different flow rates in systems is available from Alan Klide at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Veterinary anesthesia images and Rat Pain Assessment CD-ROMs, produced by Paul Flecknell. International Veterinary Informational Services (IVIS) requires registration for access. The following online texts are in preparation:
Position Papers and Guidelines The ACVA site includes these position papers:
The 2007 AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia provides guidelines for humane killing of animals. Veterinary Anesthesia Department Web Sites United States:
United Kingdom: Australia: Clinical Veterinary Anesthesia Sites Veterinary Anesthesia Support Group is maintained by veterinary practitioners who have above average anesthetic programs in their practices. Site serves as an information resource to assist folks interested in advancing the quality of anesthesia in small animal practice.
Occupational Health and Safety US Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) Anesthetic Gases: Guidelines For Workplace Exposures. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Task Force on Trace Anesthetic Gases document Waste Anesthetic Gases: Information for Management in Anesthetizing Areas and in the Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Anaesthesia Equipment Sites related to sales/service of anesthetic equipment used in animals (don't forget to check also the Equipment chapter). Please note that this list is not comprehensive and that inclusion on the list does not signify our endorsement of a business:
Anesthetic Recovery Recovery Slings
Veterinary Anesthesia-related Journals:
Links to other anesthesia journal and publisher web sites can be found in the Medical Information Resources chapter. Other publishers:
Wildlife and Exotic Animal Anesthesia
Questions about the Virtual Anaesthesia Textbook project itself should be e-mailed to Chris Thompson. |
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