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Clinical Articles

The Burtons Clinical Team are developing and designing, engaging, innovative CPD on various topics of anaesthesia, focusing particularly on patient monitoring and mechanical ventilation in exotic, small animal and large animal species. 

Our CPD articles cover all concepts of anaesthesia, ventilation, and monitoring. Starting with the foundations of what you are doing in practice every day and building knowledge by focusing on specific procedures or applications. These can go towards your CPD minutes by using the RCVS1 CPD logging platform. Each article also includes recommended reading, a full reference list, and a list of multiple-choice questions.

Meet The Authors

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Keith Simpson

BVSc MRCVS MIET - Clinical Director
 
Keith qualified from Bristol University Vet School in 1986 and spent 15 years in a combination of mixed and small animal practice in the Southwest. Returning to College to study an HNC in Electronics, Keith gained entry to the Institute of Incorporated Engineers in 1994 before going on to study for a Master’s in Electronics in 1997 at the University of Exeter.

Thus, having strong footholds in two disciplines that together formed the foundation of the well-known Vetronic Services, now Vetronic by Burtons. Since then, Keith has designed and manufactured over 50 unique products for the veterinary market, with a passion for ventilation and its monitoring. Keith has also produced many articles and given numerous talks over the years on all aspects of ventilation and monitoring.
 
Keith’s knowledge base includes the following areas:
 
Ventilators & Ventilation: Classification, types and modes, ventilation theory, underlying physics and physiology and clinical application.
Monitoring: Multi-parameter physics, physiology and design.Concepts and theory of capnography, pulse-oximetry, blood pressure monitoring, ECG, temperature and breath analysis. Application in aclinical setting and interpretation of the preceding, based on core concepts.
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Karen Heskin

BVSc CertSAO MSc(VAA) MRCVS - Clinical Specialist (Anaesthesia)

After qualifying from the University of Liverpool, Karen began her veterinary journey as a small animal GP. Earning her RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Orthopaedics led to over a decade in both human orthopaedic research and veterinary referrals. Transitioning to a Veterinary Technical Manager role, she shifted her focus to anaesthesia, ultimately earning an MSc in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.

Karen is excited to collaborate with Keith Simpson (Clinical Director) to further develop Burtons Academy, bringing fresh innovations and sharing evidence-based anaesthesia knowledge with the veterinary community.
 

A quote from Karen after joining Burtons Academy:

“Burtons is a well-respected family owned and run company with firm foundations in innovation and scientific breakthrough. Combined with an eagerness to develop and champion quality, evidence based clinical knowledge, it creates a strong and exciting business. I am proud and humbled to join a company that truly stands out from the crowd.”