Description
This flexi CPD course is aimed at vet nurses and vet technicians in general practice and is available on-demand with unlimited lifetime access. Each module consists of a tutorial, quiz and further reading articles
This online course will guide candidates through the complexities of multiparameter monitoring. After completion of the course, candidates will better understand the effects of anaesthesia on the patient and causes of abnormalities encountered while monitoring anaesthetised patients. They will be able to use hands-on techniques and the multiparameter monitor to detect problems before they become serious, and to differentiate between artefacts and real patient issues to improve the safety of their patients.
Module 1
What are we Monitoring and Why?
- What anaesthesia does to the patient and what we can do about it
- Monitoring depth of anaesthesia
- Temperature monitoring
Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:
- Understand why good monitoring is essential for safe anaesthesia
- Understand the challenges of monitoring depth of anaesthesia
- Appreciate the importance of monitoring body temperature and the consequences of hypo- and hyperthermi
Module 2
Monitoring the Respiratory System
- Capnography
- Pulse oximetry
Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:
- Understand the physiology involved in the formation of the capnograph trace
- Interpret normal and abnormal capnograph traces
- Understand the physiology behind pulse oximetry, and its limitations
- Confidently troubleshoot abnormal capnography traces and pulse-oximetry readings
Module 3
Monitoring the Cardiovascular System
- Physiology of heart rate and blood pressure control
- The electrocardiogram
- Blood pressure monitoring
Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:
- Understand the causes of heart rate and blood pressure changes during anaesthesia
- Describe how the electrocardiogram is generated
- Interpret the electrocardiogram
- Understand the different techniques for measuring blood pressure
- Interpret blood pressure readings and understand causes of inaccurate readings
Module 4
Monitoring with Blood Work and Troubleshooting Equipment
- Blood gas and acid-base
- Glucose monitoring and other tests
- Monitor-related artefacts and technical problems
Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:
- Understand when blood gas analysis is useful
- Interpret blood gas analyses in the light of the patient’s history and clinical problems
- Decide when glucose monitoring and other tests during anaesthesia are important
- Troubleshoot monitor-related issues
The course will be available immediately following purchase, with unlimited lifetime access and will provide a total of:
8 hours of CPD (UK)
8 points (Australia and New Zealand)
8 points (South Africa – SAVC Accreditation Number AC/2392/25)
Release date: Mar 2025
Jamie S –
Very informative, I feel much more confident when approaching multiparameter monitoring during GA!
Rated: Intermediate level
(Newly qualified (<2 years) - UK)
Ella M –
I really enjoyed this course and found it extremely useful in developing my anaesthesia knowledge. It recapped some of the basics and then build on that to deeply understand what your patient is doing.
Rated: Intermediate level
(Qualified RVN in general practice <5 years - UK)
Kelly B –
Good all round knowledge, learnt a lot, enjoyable.
Rated: Intermediate level
(Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)
Jessica B –
Great course and content. Further reading articles really interesting and helpful.
Rated: Intermediate / Advanced level
(Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)
Sara C –
Helpful in achieving more of an understanding in using our multi parameter machine and being able to interpret results
Rated: Introduction level
(Qualified RVN in general practice <5 years - UK)
Ellie F –
Great!
Rated: Intermediate level
(Newly qualified (<2 years) - UK)
Josie M –
Excellent!
Rated: Intermediate / Advanced level
(Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)