The opioid epidemic has had widespread effects on not just human medicine, but veterinary medicine as well. The profession has seen a range of side effects, from simple drug shortages to internal diversion to drug shopping by pet owners. As a result, practices have had to make a lot of changes, not only to comply with new regulations, but more importantly, to do their part to prevent drug diversion and minimize opioid overdose deaths. But how has animal care been affected?
In today’s episode, we continue our 2024 MVC preview series with Dr. Jane Quandt, professor of comparative anesthesia at the University of Georgia. She’s joining us to share a sneak peek into her pain management and anesthesia sessions, including the use of opioids and alternative options.
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