Bernd Driessen, DVM, PhD, DECVPT, DACVAA

Hartnack S, Bettschart-Wolfensberger R, Doherr MG, Driessen B, Pang D, Wohlfender F Critical incidence reporting systems – an option in equine anesthesia? Results from a panel meeting. Vet Anaesth Analg. doi: 10.1111/vaa.12065. Epub 40(6):e3-8.: , 2013.

Stotz-Rudolff A, Moens YPS, Driessen B, Ambrisko TD Comparison of an infrared anaesthetic agent analyser (Datex-Ohmeda) with refractometry for measurement of isoflurane, sevoflurane and desflurane concentrations Vet Anaesth Analg 41: 386-392, 2014.

To PL, Gunther RA, Jahr JS, Holtby RJ, Driessen B, Acharya SA, Chen PC, Cheung ATWComparison of the macro-circulatory effects of the new generation plasma expander EAF-HexaPEGylated Albumin (EAF-PEG-BSA) in a rabbit hemorrhagic shock model: a comparison with conventional crystalloid and colloid solutions. J Anesth Clinic Res (doi:10.4172/2155-6148.1000343) 4: 343, 2013.

Wohlfender FD, Doherr MG, Driessen B, Hartnack S, Johnston GM, Bettschart-Wolfensberger R International online survey to assess current practice in equine anesthesia. Winner of the BEVA Trust Peter Rossdale EVJ Open Award Equine Vet J 47: 65-71, 2015.

Driessen B, Allweiler SA, Dörfelt R, Eberspächer E, Ionita JC, Pieper K, Raith A, Starker LGegenwärtige und zukünftige Ausbildung von Tierärzten und tiermedizinischen Fachangestellten auf dem Gebiet der Anästhesie. DVG-Forum 1: 6-7, 2015.

Alef M, Driessen B; Hauschild G; Kästner S; Klöppel H; Pieper K; Christin Poller; Helene Rohrbach; Thomas Steidl; Sabine Tacke; Julia Tünsmeyer Leitlinie Anästhesiologische Versorgung bei Hund und Katze. Tierärztl Prax Tierärztl Prax, DOI: 10.15654/TPK-160633 Online: http://dx.doi.org/10.15654/TPK-160633 : 261-271, 2016.

Giordano P, Bennett RC, Driessen B A pilot study on skin potential recordings as a measure of nociception in pain-free dogs and humans, and in dogs with persistent pain. Acta Veterinaria (Belgrade): online at www.actaveterinaria.rs : , 2018.

Duffee L, Columbano N, Scanu A, Melosu V, Careddu GM, Sotgiu G, Driessen B MAC-sparing effect of nitrous oxide in sevoflurane anaesthetised sheep and its reversal with systemic atipamezole administration. PlosOne online at http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0190167 : , 2018.

Hopster K, Duffee L, Hopster-Iversen C, Driessen B Efficacy of an alveolar recruitment maneuver in improving gas exchange and pulmonary mechanics in dorsally recumbent anesthetized horses breathing either 30% oxygen and 70% helium (Heliox) or pure oxygen as fresh gas. Am J Vet Res 79: 1021–1027 : , 2018.

Columbano N, Duffee L, Melosu V, Scanu A, Dore S, Sotgiu G, Driessen B, Careddu GMDetermination of Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) and cardiorespiratory effects of desflurane in mechanically ventilated sheep. Am J Vet Res: in print : , 2018.

Columbano N, Scanu A, Duffee L, Melosu V, Sotgiu G, Driessen B Determination of the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) and cardiopulmonary effects of sevoflurane in sheep. Vet Anaesth Analg 45:487-495 45: 487-495, 2018.

Hopster K, Soma LR, Li X, Hopster-Iversen C, Boston RC, Driessen B (2020) Pharmacokinetics of xylazine after 2, 4, and 6-hour durations of continuous rate infusions (CRI) in horses. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 43(6): 557-564. doi: 10.1111/jvp.12873.

Floriano D, Hopster K, Driessen B (2020) Accuracy of tidal volume delivery during anesthesia: A bench study testing different large animal ventilators. Am J Vet Res 2020, 81 (11): 857-864

Hopster K, Bienert-Zeit A, Hopster-Iversen C, Driessen B (2020) Compuflo®-Assisted Performance of a Maxillary Nerve Block in Horses: Evaluation of a Novel Technology as a Training Tool and Guide in Clinical Practice. J Anim Res Vet Sci 2020, 4: 022 DOI: 10.24966/ARVS-3751/100022

Cerullo M, Driessen B, Douglas H, Hopster K (2020) Changes in arterial blood pressure and oxygen tension as a result of hoisting in isoflurane anesthetized healthy adult horses. Front. Vet. Sci., 7,601326; https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.601326

Douglas H, Hopster K, Cerullo M, Hopster-Iversen C, Stefanovski D, Driessen B (2021) The effects of flumazenil on ventilatory and recovery characteristics in horses following midazolam-ketamine induction and isoflurane anaesthesia. Equine Vet J 2021, 53:1257–1267: doi: 10.1111/evj.13391.

Barreto da Rocha P, Driessen B, McDonnell SM, Zarucco L, Gozalo-Marcilla M, Hopster-Iversen C, Gonzaga da Rocha TK, Schauviegle JN, Luna SPL (2021) A critical evaluation for validation of composite and unidimensional postoperative pain scales in horses: a multicenter study PLOS ONE: 2021 Aug 5;16(8):e0255618. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255618. eCollection 2021. PMID: 34352001 PMCID: PMC8341545 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255618

Hopster K, Hurcombe SD, Simpson K, Vanderbroek AR, Driessen B (2022) Flow-controlled expiration improves respiratory mechanics, ventilation, and gas exchange in anesthetized horses. Am J Vet Res, 85, 393-398. DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.21.10.0158 PMID: 35175934

Douglas HF, Midon M, Shroff K, Floriano D, Driessen B, Hopster K (2022) Caudal epidural catheterization for pain management in 48 hospitalized horses: A descriptive study of demographics, complications, and outcomes. Frontiers Vet Science, 9:1-12. doi:10.3389/fvets.2022.995299.

McAndrews A, Zarucco L, Hopster K, Foster D, Stefanovski, D, Driessen B (2023) Evaluation of three methods of sensory function testing for assessment of successful maxillary nerve blockade in horses. J Vet Dent 42 (1): 48-54. 8987564231164769. PMID:37013274 (early publication 2022)

Trindade PHE, Barreto da Rocha P, Driessen B, McDonnell SM, Hopster K, Zarucco L, Gozalo-Marcilla M, Hopster-Iversen C, Gonzaga da Rocha TK, Taffarel MO, Alonso BB, Schauvliege S, Rocha de Mello JFS, Luna SPL (2023) Predictive modeling toward refinement of behavior-based pain assessment in horses. Appl Anim Behav Sci 2023.106059; online at https doi.org10.1016j.applanim.2023.106059

Araos J, Driessen B, Brandly J, Gorenberg E, Bruhn A, Martin-Flores M, Adler A, Hopster K (2023) Optimization of lung ventilation and perfusion in anesthetized horses using a ventilation mode with flow-limited expiration (FLEX). Am J Vet Res. 2023 Dec 18:1-8; doi: 10.2460/ajvr.23.09.0200. Online ahead of print.

Jahr JS, Dang J, Tong A, Iskandar S, Patel A, Grogan T, Hopster K, Driessen B, Gunther RA (2024) Decreases in hemoglobin and hematocrit may signal degree of hemorrhagic shock: retrospective evaluation in a dog model. Am J Vet Res 86(2) 1-7; doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.24.08.0217

Pharmacology of analgesics and modern techniques of regional analgesia

Pharmacology of volatile and injectable anesthetics

Pulmonary gas exchange and ventilation modalities aimed at improving gas exchange

Microcirculation and tissue oxygenation

Pathophysiology of and treatment modalities for hemorrhagic shock

Clinical

Equine Anesthesia and Analgesia in general

Balanced Anesthesia in the Equine

Inhalant anesthesia in the equine and its impact on pulmonary gas exchange and hemodynamic function

Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia in the Equine Large Animal Anesthesia

University of California, School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Davis, CA, USA (1995 to 1998)
Resident in Anesthesia & Critical Patient Care