Lesson series

Low-Flow Anaesthesia. How to safely reduce volatile agent & oxygen usage

Discover how to safely implement low-flow anaesthesia techniques to reduce volatile agent and oxygen use without compromising patient care. Learn how to balance efficiency, economy, and environmental responsibility in small animal practice.

By Keith Simpson BVSc MRCVS MIET
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About the course

Achieve safe and effective low-flow techniques

Understand gas flow principles, system requirements, and monitoring strategies to maintain stable anaesthesia while minimising waste.

Reduce agent and oxygen consumption safely

Learn how to adjust flow rates, monitor patient responses, and ensure adequate delivery of oxygen and anaesthetic agents for each case.

Support sustainability and clinical efficiency

Explore ways to lower environmental impact, optimise equipment use, and improve cost-effectiveness while maintaining high standards of anaesthetic safety.
Meet our team

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.
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Want to speak to our Academy team?

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Email clinicalsupport@burtons.uk.com
Phone 01622 834300