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398 - What We Get Wrong In Anesthesia
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- May 21, 2026
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Summary
Dr. Gianluca Bini, DVM, DACVAA, is here to talk about one of the scariest parts of veterinary medicine: anesthesia, and why so many of us may be overcomplicating the wrong things while underestimating the stuff that actually keeps patients safe. Dr. Andy Roark and Luca dive into veterinary anesthesia safety, monitoring, equipment, technician training, and the myth of the “perfect protocol,” all while making anesthesia feel way more approachable and practical for GP teams. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by anesthesia, worried about complications, or wondered what actually matters most in keeping patients safe, this episode will leave you feeling smarter, calmer, and a whole lot more confident. Gang, let’s get into this episode. LINKS American College of Anesthesia and Analgesia: https://acvaa.org/veterinarians/guidelines Safe Pet Anesthesia: https://www.safepetanesthesia.com/ Safe Pet Anesthesia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safepetanesthesia ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Gianluca Bini graduated from the University of Perugia, Italy. He then moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed two internships, one in anesthesia and one rotating, at Dick White Referrals, one of the largest referral centers in Europe. After completing his residency at North Carolina State University, he worked as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at The Ohio State University. After realizing how limited the access to a board certified anesthesiologist was, he decided to found Safe Pet Anesthesia.