The Brachycephalic Dog — Management of the Airway

The Brachycephalic Dog - Management of the Airway

This comprehensive 4-week course encompasses the essential elements of managing the brachycephalic airway medically and surgically. This course is a must-attend as we explore surgical methods, anaesthesia, and ongoing care for this crucial airway issue.

COURSE FEE

AUD 667

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What you'll learn

Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a chronic, often debilitating, obstructive airway disease of brachycephalic dogs, which adversely affects the quality of life of affected patients.Extremely brachycephalic dogs have a shorter life span compared to dogs with less extreme brachycephaly or non-brachycephalic dogs

What’s more, the respiratory restriction in dogs with BOAS frequently coexists with other pathology, including in the gastrointestinal tract and vertebral column.

In the first of two courses in 2024, dedicated to the management and supportive care of brachycephalic patients, we join Dr Melissa Kozaruk for a 4-week course covering key aspects of medical and surgical management of the brachycephalic airway. This is, simply, a course you will not want to miss – as we delve into surgical techniques, anaesthesia and long-term management of this critical airway condition.

Week 1: Overview of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Monday, 8 April 2024 | 19:30 AEST

Introduction to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome and its prevalence in brachycephalic dog breeds
Overview of the impact of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome and other conformation related co-morbidities on the welfare of brachycephalic dogs
Revision of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system in dogs with a focus on brachycephalic breeds Identifying the clinical signs and symptoms of BOAS in dogs
Discussion of the diagnostic process for BOAS including airway examination and exercise tests Overview of patient selection for airway improvement surgery

BONUS Tutorial: How Vets and Veterinary Teams Can Positively Influence The Welfare of Brachycephalic Dogs (K Packer)

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Week 2: Anaesthesia of Brachycephalic Dogs
Monday, 15 April 2024 | 19:30 AEST

Discussion of anaesthetic considerations for brachycephalic dog breeds including individual patient risk assessment and management of co-morbidities
Implementing low-stress / fear free handling techniques and pre-visit anxiolytics to reduce anxiety in hospitalised brachycephalic patients
Overview of perioperative medications for brachycephalic patients – anti-inflammatories, gastroprotectants, antiemetics
Anaesthesia protocols & equipment- Premedication, pre-oxygenation, induction, monitoring
Local anaesthesia techniques for BOAS surgery
Surgical positioning during anaesthesia for BOAS surgery
Recovery of the brachycephalic dog after anaesthesia

BONUS: Example brachycephalic anaesthesia consent forms, Anaesthesia medication calculator / checklist BONUS Tutorial: Anaesthesia of the Brachycephalic Patient (Louise O’Dwyer)

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Week 3: Surgical Techniques for Treatment of BOAS
Monday, 22 April 2024 | 19:30 AEST

Introduction to the different surgical procedures for BOAS, including:
- Nares – ala-vestibuloplasty, wedge resection
- Palate – Staphylectomy, Folded Flap Palatoplasty, H-Pharyngoplasty
- Larynx – Sacculectomy, Cuneiformectomy, Partial laryngectomy
- Tonsils – Tonsillectomy
- Turbinates – LATE
- Temporary Tracheotomy and Permanent Tracheostomy
Discussion of the indications for surgery, the factors that influence the choice of procedure and how to order the procedures when performing multi-level airway improvement surgery
Discussion of the equipment required for BOAS surgery – basic vs advanced equipment, ligasure laser, electrosurgery, suture materials, mouth gags

BONUS: Surgery equipment checklists BONUS Tutorial: Focus on Procedures – Tracheotomy (Dr Phil Judge), Brachycephalic Airway Surgery (Dr Arthur House)

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Week 4: Post Operative Care after BOAS Surgery & Beyond
Monday, 29 April 2024 | 19:30 AEST

Discussion of the potential complications associated with surgical intervention for BOAS and strategies for minimising these risks
Overview of the post operative medications after BOAS surgery and discharge instructions for owners
How to utilise the veterinary team in managing care of brachycephalic patients
Managing client expectations and prognosis after BOAS surgery
Overview of non-invasive interventions for BOAS, including medications, lifestyle modifications and environmental changes

BONUS Tutorial: Brachycephalics – History and future directions of management (Dr Julian Lunn)

Australia and New Zealand

USA and Canada

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Australia and New Zealand

USA and Canada

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Course Reviews

"Hello Phil and thank you so much for another wonderful course! I really enjoy learning from you - your teaching technique is fabulous and the resources and notes you provide are just so informative!"

Robert Green

Veterinarian, United States

"Thanks so much for all your advice and teaching. With so much information around these days, your evidence-based clarification goes a long way! You and your work are very valued at this practice."

Julian Smithers

Veterinarian, Australia

"Thank you for your wonderful resources and course. It is fantastic to be able to access it in such a flexible manner. I got a lot out of your notes, presentations and extras that I will refer to often in my work."

Rose Crooke

Veterinarian, New Zealand

"I want to acknowledge and thank you for the tremendous amount of quality information you have imparted to us during this course."

Bethany Reeves

Veterinarian, United Kingdom

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COURSE FEE

AUD 667

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Looking to Enroll Groups of 5 or More?

Enroll 5 or more members of your practice and avail a special discount on the course fee!