Anaesthetizing the very young and very old – Paediatric and geriatric anaesthetic considerations

Anaesthesia is never a one-size-fits-all approach, and age is one of the most important factors influencing safety and outcomes. This webinar explores the unique physiological and pharmacological differences between paediatric and geriatric patients, highlighting how these affect anaesthetic risk and management.

Through discussion of real-life case examples, we’ll examine how to tailor anaesthetic protocols for the most common conditions seen in both very young and very old animals. Practical considerations such as drug choices, monitoring, supportive care, and recovery strategies will be covered, equipping practitioners with confidence to adapt their approach across life stages.

This session is designed to bridge theory with practical application, giving clinicians a toolkit to make thoughtful, age-appropriate choices in their daily anaesthetic practice.

Nina Gasparik-Küls

Anaesthesia Specialist

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Nina is a specialist in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, currently based in Vienna, Austria. After graduation from the Veterinary University of Gießen, Germany, Nina worked in mixed animal practice in Canada and Germany before pursuing a residency in anaesthesia at the Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh. After a few years of working as a senior lecturer at the Veterinary University in Vienna she is now heading the anaesthesia service at the Vetklinikum, Vienna, Austra.