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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman explains how properly performed regional nerve blocks dramatically improve anesthesia safety, efficiency, and patient recovery in veterinary dentistry and surgery. He walks through how nerve blocks prevent pain signals from reaching the brain, allowing patients to remain at a lighter plane of anesthesia while maintaining stable physiologic parameters.

Dr. Beckman also shares his real-world anesthesia protocols, how nerve blocks reduce hypothermia risk during long procedures, and why patients recover faster, stand sooner, and go home happier. This episode highlights how nerve blocks not only benefit patients — but also improve workflow efficiency and owner confidence in anesthesia.

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What You'll Learn:
✅ How regional nerve blocks block pain at the C-fiber level
✅ Why lighter anesthesia planes improve patient safety
✅ How nerve blocks support stable heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure
✅ Anesthesia protocols used for dogs and cats in clinical practice
✅ How nerve blocks reduce hypothermia during long procedures
✅ Why patients wake up faster and recover more smoothly
✅ How quick recovery improves practice efficiency
✅ How to communicate anesthesia safety benefits to pet owners

Key Takeaways:
✅ Regional nerve blocks allow safer, lighter anesthesia
✅ Stable physiologic parameters improve perfusion and oxygenation
✅ Reduced anesthesia depth lowers hypothermia risk
✅ Faster recoveries shorten turnover time between patients
✅ Patients go home alert, comfortable, and pain-controlled
✅ Clear owner communication builds trust and reduces anesthesia fear

Questions This Episode Answers:
❓ How do regional nerve blocks work in veterinary patients?
❓ Why do nerve blocks improve anesthesia safety?
❓ Can patients feel surgery while under light anesthesia?
❓ Why do some patients move but still feel no pain during procedures?
❓ How nerve blocks allow lighter anesthesia planes
❓ What anesthesia protocols are commonly used with nerve blocks?
❓ How nerve blocks help prevent hypothermia during long procedures
❓ Why veterinary patients wake up faster with nerve blocks
❓ How nerve blocks improve recovery time and efficiency
❓ How to explain anesthesia safety to concerned pet owners

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman shares five critical statements that should never be uttered in your veterinary dental suite. He emphasizes the importance of adequate procedure time, obtaining owner consent for extractions, the necessity of full-mouth radiographs, avoiding rushed treatments, and the crucial role of preemptive nerve blocks for optimal patient outcomes.

What You'll Learn:
✅ Understand the impact of scheduling adequate time for dental procedures.
✅ Discover the importance of clear communication and owner consent for extractions.
✅ Recognize the necessity of full mouth radiographs for detecting hidden pathology.
✅ Master strategies to avoid rushing through dental treatments.
✅ Appreciate the benefits of preemptive nerve blocks for anesthesia and analgesia.
✅ Apply best practices for pain management using agents like liposome bupivacaine.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Properly scheduling dental procedures is crucial for quality care and patient outcomes.
✅ Owner communication and consent are vital to avoid misunderstandings and maintain client trust.
✅ Full mouth radiographs uncover hidden pathology, leading to better treatment plans.
✅ Rushing dental procedures compromises quality and patient well-being.
✅ Preemptive nerve blocks improve anesthesia, reduce pain, and enhance post-op recovery.

Questions This Episode Answers:
❓ How long should a veterinary dental procedure take?
❓ Why do veterinary dental procedures take so long?
❓ Is an hour and a half too long for a veterinary dental cleaning?
❓ How many dental procedures should a veterinary practice schedule per day?
❓ Why rushing veterinary dental procedures is dangerous for patients
❓ Are full-mouth dental radiographs necessary in veterinary dentistry?
❓ What dental disease is missed without dental X-rays in dogs and cats?
❓ Why skipping dental radiographs harms patient outcomes
❓ Should veterinarians extract teeth without owner permission?
❓ Why client communication is critical before veterinary dental extractions
❓ What are the most common mistakes made in veterinary dental suites?
❓ Why nerve blocks should be used in veterinary dentistry
❓ When should nerve blocks be placed during dental procedures?
❓ How dental nerve blocks improve anesthesia safety in dogs and cats
❓ How proper pain management improves veterinary dental outcomes

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Brett Beckman shares actionable strategies to elevate your veterinary dentistry service. He emphasizes the financial benefits of investing in dental equipment, training, and team development, highlighting a study where practices doubled their revenue within a year. Dr. Beckman also outlines the essential components of a top-notch dental service—team, operatory, and a standardized plan.

What You'll Learn:
✅ Discover the key strategies for building a cohesive and passionate veterinary dental team.
✅ Understand how investing in dental equipment and training can significantly boost practice revenue.
✅ Master the three main components of a top-notch dental service: team, operatory, and step-by-step plan.
✅ Simplify the process of standardizing a dental game plan to increase speed and confidence.
✅ Apply proven techniques to identify and cultivate a passion for dentistry within your staff.
✅ Recognize the impressive return on investment (ROI) that dentistry can provide compared to other veterinary services.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Focus on keeping the dental team small and specialized to foster expertise.
✅ Identify staff members with a genuine passion for dentistry to build a motivated team.
✅ Standardize the dental game plan with step-by-step procedures for consistency and efficiency.
✅ Highlight the financial benefits of dentistry to persuade decision-makers to invest in the service.
✅ Cross-training the entire staff is not the best approach for dentistry.

Questions This Episode Answers:
❓ Why is veterinary dentistry often underprioritized despite being one of the most profitable services in a practice?
❓ How can investing in dental equipment, training, and education dramatically increase practice revenue?
❓ What real-world evidence shows that dentistry can deliver a strong return on investment in a short timeframe?
❓ How can veterinary teams use ROI data to persuade practice owners or decision-makers to invest in dentistry?
❓ What are the three essential components of a top-notch veterinary dental service?
❓ Why is keeping the dental team small and specialized more effective than cross-training the entire staff?
❓ How does standardizing dental workflows improve efficiency, speed, and team confidence?
❓ What role does passion and motivation play in building a successful dental team?
❓ How can consistent repetition and mastery elevate the quality of dental care delivered in practice?
❓ What mindset shifts are necessary to successfully grow and sustain a profitable dental service?

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Victoria Lukasik, DVM, DACVAA, tackles the complexities of managing high-risk dental cases. Through detailed case studies, they discuss anesthetic protocols for patients with hepatic portal shunts and chronic heart failure. Learn how to navigate potential complications like hypoglycemia, hemorrhage, and ventricular tachycardia, while ensuring patient safety and optimizing recovery.

What You'll Learn:
✅ Understand anesthetic considerations for patients with hepatic portal shunts.
✅ Discover strategies for managing hypoglycemia and electrolyte imbalances.
✅ Simplify anesthetic protocols for patients with chronic heart failure.
✅ Apply techniques for recognizing and treating ventricular tachycardia.
✅ Master the use of short-acting and reversible drugs in high-risk patients.
✅ Recognize and address delayed recovery in the post-anesthetic period.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Patients with hepatic portal shunts require short-acting, reversible drugs to minimize liver burden.
✅ Intermittent hemorrhage in patients with hepatic dysfunction may lead to platelet consumption and anemia.
✅ Bounding femoral pulses can indicate dehydration; adjust fluid therapy accordingly in cardiac patients.
✅ Lidocaine has centrally depressing effects; anticipate mental dullness or sedation post-administration.
✅ Early intervention with lidocaine is crucial for managing ventricular tachycardia and preventing further complications.

Questions This Episode Answers:
❓ How should anesthetic protocols be adjusted for patients with hepatic portal shunts?
❓ Which anesthetic and analgesic drugs are safest for patients with true hepatic dysfunction?
❓ When should dextrose supplementation be considered in dental patients with liver disease?
❓ How do you manage intermittent hemorrhage, anemia, and low platelets during dental procedures?
❓ What causes delayed anesthetic recovery—and how do you systematically troubleshoot it?
❓ How should cardiac medications be handled on the morning of anesthesia for heart failure patients?
❓ What do bounding femoral pulses indicate, and how should fluid therapy be adjusted?
❓ Why can lidocaine cause deep sedation and delayed recovery after anesthesia?
❓ How do you recognize ventricular tachycardia intraoperatively—and when should you intervene?
❓ What recovery expectations should you have after treating ventricular tachycardia with lidocaine?

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Victoria Lukasik, DVM, DACVAA, delves into the art of combining drugs for effective sedation and induction. They discuss the use of heavy sedatives like Acepromazine and Dexmedetomidine, multi-drug induction protocols, and the unique properties of Alfaxalone. Learn how to tailor drug combinations to individual patient needs, minimize side effects, and optimize anesthetic outcomes.

What You'll Learn:
✅ Understand the peak effects of Acepromazine and how it influences anesthetic planning.
✅ Discover strategies for minimizing cardiovascular effects with Dexmedetomidine.
✅ Simplify multi-drug induction protocols for balanced anesthesia.
✅ Apply best practices for Ketamine administration to increase heart rate.
✅ Master the use of Alfaxalone, including its unique properties and versatility.
✅ Recognize the importance of pre-oxygenation and monitoring during induction.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Acepromazine's peak effects occur 30-60 minutes post-administration; adjust vaporizer settings accordingly.
✅ Combining Dexmedetomidine with other drugs allows for lower doses and reduced cardiopulmonary side effects.
✅ Pre-oxygenate and initiate monitoring before administering induction drugs to address potential complications proactively.
✅ Ketamine can be used as an IV bolus to increase heart rate by 10-20 beats per minute.
✅ Alfaxalone is a cardiac and respiratory stable induction drug suitable for unstable and critical patients.

Questions This Episode Answers:
❓ When should you choose moderate vs. heavy sedation in veterinary dental patients?
❓ How can you safely combine Acepromazine or Dexmedetomidine with other drugs to reduce side effects?
❓ Why don't Acepromazine's sedative effects peak immediately—and how should that change your anesthetic plan?
❓ How do you adjust vaporizer settings when sedatives are still peaking during induction?
❓ When is a single-drug induction appropriate versus a multi-drug induction protocol?
❓ How can Ketamine be strategically used to increase heart rate during anesthesia?
❓ Why is pre-oxygenation and monitoring before induction critical for patient safety?
❓ How does Alfaxalone compare to Propofol in fragile, unstable, or critical patients?
❓ Can Alfaxalone be safely used IM, IV, or as a CRI—and in which species?
❓ How do you minimize cardiovascular, respiratory, and thermoregulatory compromise during anesthesia?

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Victoria Lukasik, DVM, DACVAA, discusses strategies for optimizing pre-anesthetic medication protocols. They discuss how drug choices, administration sites, and dosages impact sedation quality, patient experience, and potential side effects. Gain insights into selecting appropriate tranquilizers, analgesics, and anticholinergics to enhance patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.

What You'll Learn:
✅ Understand the impact of premedication administration sites on drug efficacy.
✅ Discover the benefits of intranasal Dexmedetomidine for sedation.
✅ Simplify the selection of appropriate tranquilizers and analgesics.
✅ Apply strategies to minimize opioid-induced side effects in cats.
✅ Master the use of anticholinergics and preventative eye care.
✅ Recognize the importance of considering non-anesthetic drugs.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Intramuscular injections into the semimembranosus muscle provide higher quality sedation with more predictable onset times.
✅ Intranasal Dexmedetomidine offers comparable sedation to IM administration with reduced cardiovascular effects.
✅ Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can lower blood pressure; monitor patients accordingly.
✅ Tailor opioid selection based on patient-specific needs, considering chronic pain and potential psychological effects.
✅ Cats with dilated pupils may be sensitive to bright light; minimize light exposure to reduce stress.

Questions This Episode Answers:
🔹 How does the injection site affect sedation quality in dogs?
🔹 Can intranasal Dexmedetomidine reduce cardiovascular side effects?
🔹 When should anticholinergics be used in veterinary dentistry anesthesia?
🔹 How can I protect my patient's eyes after giving anticholinergics?
🔹 What are the best opioid choices for cats to minimize unwanted side effects?
🔹 How do premedication protocols differ for anxious or fearful patients?
🔹 What strategies help minimize stress in cats with dilated pupils during procedures?
🔹 How can I adjust sedatives and analgesics for patients with chronic pain or other comorbidities?

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Victoria Lukasik, DVM, DACVAA,
discusses the nuances of anesthesia monitoring, focusing on a case study involving a Siberian Husky with a fractured canine. They delve into recognizing and managing hypotension, troubleshooting capnogram waveforms, and addressing potential causes of hyperthermia during dental procedures. Learn practical strategies to ensure patient safety and optimize anesthetic outcomes.

What You'll Learn:
✅ Recognize dilutional patterns on capnograms and troubleshoot potential leaks.
✅ Understand how to interpret systolic, diastolic, and mean blood pressure readings.
✅ Master techniques for managing hypotension in anesthetized patients.
✅ Differentiate between drug-induced fever and malignant hyperthermia.
✅ Discover appropriate responses to hyperthermia based on potential causes.
✅ Simplify strategies for maintaining optimal body temperature during procedures.

Key Takeaways:
✅ The capnogram waveform should resemble "elephants following elephants," with a flat plateau indicating proper CO2 levels.
✅ The diastolic blood pressure should be 30-40 mmHg below the systolic pressure; a wider difference may indicate diastolic hypotension.
✅ Nordic breeds are physiologically adapted to generate and retain heat, making them prone to hyperthermia under anesthesia.
✅ Drug-induced fevers can reset the thermal regulatory center in the brain, leading to elevated body temperatures.
✅ Addressing airway issues, such as faulty endotracheal tube cuffs, is crucial for maintaining adequate ventilation and preventing complications.

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Host: Dr. Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DAAPM

In this episode of The Vet Dental Show, Dr. Victoria Lukasik, DVM, DACVAA, discusses essential anesthetic planning strategies for veterinary dentistry, emphasizing balanced protocols, patient assessment, and the importance of acting on pre-anesthetic laboratory values. Learn how to create a complete anesthetic plan to provide seamless and optimal care for each patient.

What You'll Learn:
✅ Master balanced anesthetic protocols for dental procedures.
✅ Understand the importance of pre-anesthetic patient assessment.
✅ Discover how to interpret and act on pre-anesthetic lab results.
✅ Simplify fasting guidelines for dogs and cats.
✅ Apply gastric protection strategies to prevent reflux.
✅ Recognize the impact of patient temperament on drug selection.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Implement updated fasting guidelines to stabilize blood glucose and reduce reflux risk.
✅ Utilize proton pump inhibitors and SYP pride to minimize gastroesophageal reflux during anesthesia.
✅ Tailor drug doses based on patient physical status, comorbidities, and temperament.
✅ Prioritize thorough patient assessment, including lab work and physical exams, to inform anesthetic choices.
✅ Scale drug doses appropriately for fragile or geriatric patients to avoid overdosing.

🔍 Questions This Episode Answers
🔸 Safe anesthesia for veterinary dentistry?
🔸 Updated fasting guidelines for dogs & cats?
🔸 Should cats eat before anesthesia?
🔸 How to prevent reflux during anesthesia?
🔸 Which meds reduce anesthesia reflux (PPI, cisapride)?
🔸 What pre-anesthetic bloodwork is needed?
🔸 How to handle abnormal lab results before dentistry?
🔸 How to choose anesthetic drugs for senior or fragile pets?
🔸 How to adjust anesthesia doses safely?
🔸 What to do if a pet shows bleeding issues pre-op?

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