MS309: How Do I Know My Patient is Alive?
£497.00 (+VAT)
A practical, confidence-building mini-series that shows you how to use capnography, pulse oximetry, ECG and blood pressure monitoring to recognise problems earlier and manage anaesthetics more safely in everyday practice.
12 months access to recordings and course materials is included. Full details on how to access the Mini Series will be emailed to you.
How Do I Know My Patient is Alive
Stop staring at the monitor and start using it. This three-part CPD mini-series led by Kate Walters MA VetMB AFHEA DipECVAA MRCVS cuts through the theory to show you how capnography, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and ECG monitoring can help you detect problems earlier, guide decision making, and keep your patients safer. Aimed to improve everyday management in general practice.
• Three online sessions (2 hours each)
• 8 hours of CPD with certification
• Downloadable comprehensive course notes
• Self-assessment quizzes to release your CPD certificate
(quizzes can be retaken as needed)
• 12 months’ access to full session recordings
• Watch on any device, at a time that suits you
Programme
Session 1 – Capnography – Monitoring Ventilation in real-time
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Topics include:
Describing the basic principles of capnography and the physiological factors affecting ETCO₂.
Interpreting normal and abnormal capnogram waveforms.
Applying capnography to assess ventilation and perfusion.
Identifying and troubleshooting common capnography-related equipment and patient issues in general practice.
Session 2 – Pulse Oximetry and Basic ECG Interpretation
Wednesday 29th July 2026
Topics include:
Understanding how pulse oximetry works and what SpO₂ reflects clinically.
Interpreting pulse oximetry readings and recognise limitations and artefacts.
Understanding the basic principles of the ECG.
Recognising common ECG abnormalities under anaesthesia and when to intervene.
Session 3 – Blood Pressure Monitoring & Management of Hypotension
Wednesday 12th August 2026
Topics include:
Explaining the importance of blood pressure monitoring during anaesthesia.
Interpreting non-invasive blood pressure measurements and understanding the physiological principles that affect it.
Introducing invasive blood pressure monitoring techniques.
Recognising hypotension and identifying common causes in veterinary patients.
Implementing a stepwise, practical approach to managing hypotension in general practice.
Who this Mini Series is for
This Mini Series is suitable for vets working in general small animal practice who want to get to grips with patient monitoring.
CPD details
The price includes all three sessions, downloadable notes, quizzes and 8 hours of CPD, with 12 months’ access to the recordings as an ongoing reference.
No travel, accommodation, rota juggling or locum cover — just practical, accessible CPD that fits around practice life.
Course Feedback :
“Great recap of the basics, especially capnopgraphy which I am not used to having access to.”
“Very interesting and explaining difficult and complicated problems in a very easy and transparent way! ”
“Will give me more confidence in my monitoring skills.”
“I am a part time working mum so being able to watch the recorded sessions in my own time was great!”
“I feel more confident recognising issues when monitoring anaesthetics and what they may mean for my patient.”
“Useful Case studies and how to trouble shoot and I now have a better understanding of capnography and ECG.”