WCVAA : loco regional anesthesia-neuromodulation : keep a green clear consciousness

Objectifs pédagogiques

1.- Understand the environmental impact of anaesthetic agents by comparing the atmospheric lifetimes and carbon footprints of commonly used inhalants in human and veterinary medicine.
2.- Recognise current strategies to reduce anaesthesia-related emissions in both human and veterinary contexts, including low-flow techniques, TIVA, and the shift away from desflurane and nitrous oxide.
3.- Evaluate the role of loco-regional anaesthesia (LRA) and neuromodulation as opioid-sparing and potentially more sustainable options, considering both clinical outcomes and environmental trade-offs.
4.- Compare where veterinary anaesthesia currently stands in relation to human anaesthesia, and the steps we can take moving forward