Half a Day With the Brain

ONLINE COURSE Saturday November 14th from 8 : 00 am to 3:30 pm (EST, Quebec, Canada) RACE APPROVED FOR 3 CREDITS* * To obtain the credits, the participants will have 10 days to complete the exam after the course with a minimum score of 60% FEES Residents / Interns / Students: 60$CAD ( ~ 37EUR and 43USD) Others: 110CAD ( ~ 68EUR and 80USD) SUMMARY The course explores the role of electroencephalographic (EEG) evaluation in anesthesia and its expanding applications. It is intended for veterinary anesthesia residents but is also open to anyone seeking to refresh their EEG knowledge. This second edition includes an additional session, offering a more practical perspective on EEG interpretation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1) Understand the fundamental principles of electroencephalography (EEG) and its key parameters used to assess depth of anaesthesia (DoA). 2) Get introduced to the interpretation of EEG-derived indicators in the context of veterinary anaesthesia RACE APPROVED COURSE DIRECTOR Alessandro Mirra Dr Alessandro Mirra is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal, and a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. During his PhD and postdoc his research focused on exploring the relationship between electroencephalographic signals and depth of anesthesia/nociception. Currently, his work continues to delve into this field, with a particular interest in refining techniques to improve clinical outcomes and animal welfare. COURSE INSTRUCTORS Thomas Parmentier Dr Thomas Parmentier is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University de Montréal. His research focuses on brain development, cellular and molecular neuroscience, and veterinary neurology, with expertise in stem cell biology, calcium imaging, and electrophysiology. Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal, Canada Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche sur le Cerveau et l’Apprentissage, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada Olivier Levionnois Dr Olivier Levionnois is presently a senior lecturer at the Vetsuisse Faculty, Berne. He has a strong interest in monitoring Depth of Anesthesia and has recently published on EEG-derived monitoring. Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Anesthesiology and Pain Therapy Section, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland Alessandro Mirra Dr Alessandro Mirra is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal, and a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. During his PhD and postdoc his research focused on exploring the relationship between electroencephalographic signals and depth of anesthesia/nociception. Currently, his work continues to delve into this field, with a particular interest in refining techniques to improve clinical outcomes and animal welfare. Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal, Canada Darren Hight Dr Darren Hight is a scientist who has a research focus on the electroencephalogram during general anesthesia in human subjects. He has published in anesthesiology journals, and lectured on the EEG during anesthesia at international conferences, with a focus on technical aspects and interpretation of EEG spectra. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland Friederike Pohlin Dr Friederike Pohlin is a wildlife veterinary researcher and anesthetist at the Research Institute of Wildlife Ecology of the Vetmeduni Vienna, Austria. Her interests are directed towards improving wild animal immobilization and translocation, which includes the electroencephalographic assessment of anesthetic depth. Research Institute of Wildlife Ecology Department of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria Henning Andreas Haga Dr Henning Andreas Haga graduated as veterinarian in 1995 and defended a PhD thesis with the theme electroencephalography and anesthetic depth in pigs and horses in 2001. After an alternative residency, he became Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia in 2011. Currently he is head of the anesthesia and radiology unit at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Science. Department of Companion Animal Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås, Norway Daniela Casoni Dr Daniela Casoni graduated in 2001 cum laude and honour in Bologna. During her study time, she followed in love with anesthesia and intensive care. The passion and the need to give an answer to the multiple open questions of these disciplines has driven her over year to investigate trauma during her PhD, nociception, acute and chronic pain during her post-doc and become a boarded diplomate in anesthesia and analgesia (ECVAA). One of her current challenges is to understand the relation between nociception and depth of anesthesia. Experimental Surgery Facility, Experimental Animal Center, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland Jeff Ko With over two decades as a Professor of Anesthesiology, Dr. Jeff Ko is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. He integrates electroencephalography (EEG) into both research and clinical practice, focusing on how anesthetic agents influence brain states in dogs and horses. His findings directly support EEG-guided anesthetic depth monitoring across species, enhancing clinical decision-making and patient care. Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA Carla Pamela Murillo Ramirez After completing a master and a residency program at the Purdue University, Dr. Carla Pamela Murillo Ramirez became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia in 2024. Her main interests are neuro monitoring of anesthetic depth in clinical settings, loco regional analgesia and equine anesthesia. Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA PROGRAM Every lecture consists of a 30-minute presentation, followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion. The last session will feature case presentations. 8.00 – 8.45 Introduction to physiology of electroencephalography (EEG) and its recording Thomas Parmentier 8.45 – 9.30 Depth of anesthesia in animals: parameters and definitions (spotlight on EEG) – Part 1 Olivier Levionnois 9.30 – 10.00 BREAK 10.00 – 10.45 Depth of anesthesia in animals: parameters and definitions (spotlight on EEG) – Part 2 Olivier Levionnois 10.45 – 11.30 Evidence in veterinary species (spotlight on EEG) – Part 1 Alessandro Mirra 11.30 – 12.00 BREAK 12.00 – 12.45 Evidence in veterinary species (spotlight on EEG) – Part 2 Alessandro Mirra 12.45 – 13.30 Bridging species: insights from human EEG monitoring Darren Hight 13.30 – 14.00 BREAK 14.00 – 15.00 Practical use of EEG during anesthesia in veterinary species Daniela Casoni, Henning Andreas Haga, Friederike Pohlin, Jeff Ko, Carla Pamela Murillo Ramirez 15.00 – 15.30 Q/A section and Closing Discussion COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Cancellations must be at least 48 hours before the event for refund The course will be recorded and available for 30 days for the participants Assistance: Olivier Mannella , formationcontinue@medvet.umontreal.ca PROGRAM Every lecture consists of a 30-minute presentation, followed by 15 minutes for questions and discussion. The last session will feature case presentations. 8.00 – 8.45 Introduction to physiology of electroencephalography (EEG) and its recording Thomas Parmentier 8.45 – 9.30 Depth of anesthesia in animals: parameters and definitions (spotlight on EEG) – Part 1 Olivier Levionnois 9.30 – 10.00 BREAK 10.00 – 10.45 Depth of anesthesia in animals: parameters and definitions (spotlight on EEG) – Part 2 Olivier Levionnois 10.45 – 11.30 Evidence in veterinary species (spotlight on EEG) – Part 1 Alessandro Mirra 11.30 – 12.00 BREAK 12.00 – 12.45 Evidence in veterinary species (spotlight on EEG) – Part 2 Alessandro Mirra 12.45 – 13.30 Bridging species: insights from human EEG monitoring Darren Hight 13.30 – 14.00 BREAK 14.00 – 15.00 Practical use of EEG during anesthesia in veterinary species Daniela Casoni, Henning Andreas Haga, Friederike Pohlin, Jeff Ko, Carla Pamela Murillo Ramirez 15.00 – 15.30 Q/A section and Closing Discussion COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Cancellations must be at least 48 hours before the event for refund The course will be recorded and available for 30 days for the participants Assistance: Olivier Mannella , formationcontinue@medvet.umontreal.ca