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Acknowledgements
The author thanks those who shared and responded to the questionnaire, the staff at Hartpury University, particularly dissertation supervisor Hannah Chial, and the author ' s colleagues, family and friends for their support.
4. Within this study, which was the most popular qualification route for VNs?
a) HE diploma b) FdSc degree c) BSc( Hons) degree
EXCLUSIVE
DIGITAL CONTENT
1. a) Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome 2. b) 3 – 5 minutes 3. b) Isoflurane 4. c) BSc( Hons) degree
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Assessment of learning
1. What does BOAS stand for? a) Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome b) Brachycephalic only airway syndrome c) Breathing obstructive airway syndrome
2. According to the literature, how long should brachycephalic patients be preoxygenated before inducing anaesthesia?
a) 2 minutes b) 3 – 5 minutes c) 10 minutes
3. According to this study, which agent is most commonly used for anaesthesia maintenance in brachycephalic dogs?
a) Sevoflurane b) Isoflurane c) Desflurane
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