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POST-OPERATIVE REHABILITATION FOR THE ORTHOPEDIC PATIENT John Nielsen, CVT, VTS (ECC, Physical Rehab.), CVPP, CCRP, CCFT 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 214 C It is common knowledge in human medicine that post-operative physical therapy is often necessary to ensure the best patient outcome and return to normal life. In veterinary medicine, this should be no different. In this presentation, we will discuss common orthopedic repairs along with pragmatic, yet effective, post-operative exercises that promote appropriate healing and a return to the best quality of life. POST-OPERATIVE REHABILITATION FOR THE NEUROLOGIC PATIENT John Nielsen, CVT, VTS (ECC, Physical Rehab.), CVPP, CCRP, CCFT 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 214 C Neurologic patients recovering from surgical decompression can vary greatly in their mobility and function. Oftentimes these cases are overwhelming for the owners as well as the veterinary professionals assisting in their care. This presentation will review the basic anatomy and physiology of intervertebral disc disease and various surgical decompression techniques. We will then discuss the realities associated with rehabilitation in this group of patients from a veterinary technician’s perspective and how to help restore their most functional quality of life. PHYSICAL REHABILITATION – MORE THAN JUST POST- OPERATIVE PATIENTS! John Nielsen, CVT, VTS (ECC, Physical Rehab.), CVPP, CCRP, CCFT 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 214 C Frequently, when clients hear the words “physical rehabilitation” in veterinary medicine the thoughts of post-operative patients and the underwater treadmill are conjured in their heads. However, the reality is that particular group is only a portion of who can benefit from a structured exercise program. This presentation will review the other, less often thought of, subsections of patients who could improve when referred. INJURY PREVENTION IN PERFORMANCE DOGS – BUILDING STRENGTH IN MULTIPLE PLANES John Nielsen, CVT, VTS (ECC, Physical Rehab.), CVPP, CCRP, CCFT 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 214 C It is always so much fun to watch dogs excelling at sports they enjoy. However, much like their human counterparts, in order to maximize their athletic ability and prevent devastating injury, it is also wise to condition them appropriately. This presentation will provide an overview of a variety of exercises to consider when assisting in the development of an athletic conditioning program. BEG DIETS AND DCM Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 214 B There is ongoing research into the problem of DCM showing up in non-traditional breeds with a significant increase in frequency. A large number of the affected dogs have been fed BEG diets. We will look at what has been found so far, and what recommendations we can make to clients. INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 214 B Inflammatory bowel disease is just one of many causes of diarrhea and vomiting in dogs and cats. How does this differ from ordinary enteritis, how can we diagnose it and most importantly how can we treat it? Learn how IBD differs and what options we can offer our clients and patients. ADDISON’S DISEASE Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 214 B We often see this on differential lists, but what is it and how do we recognize, diagnose and treat it? Go through the electrolyte changes that occur with Addison’s disease, the test procedures used for diagnosis and treatment options for both acute and chronic presentations. HYPERLIPIDEMIA Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Room 214 B Fats are the villains in most every diet. Learn how fats differ, and
CREATING A CULTURE OF RESPECT IN YOUR PRACTICE Cherie Buisson, DVM, CHPV 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Room 214 C Everyone wants to be respected. However, many people don’t seem to grasp that respect must be earned. Others find out that treating people respectfully doesn’t always result in equal reciprocation. In this course, we’ll talk about the giving and receiving of respect, how to confront those who are disrespectful, and how to make respectful behavior contagious in your practice – whether you are in charge or not. WHO NEEDS AN ANESTHETIC PLAN? YOU DO! Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), (Surgery), FFCP 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 210 AB Every dog and cat that enters your hospital is a unique biologic unit. Do you know how to develop an anesthetic plan that ensures their safe passage throughout the anesthetic episode? Careful pre-anesthetic assessments are essential to identify physiological, pathological or drug-related factors that may complicate a patient’s anesthetic management. Learn the components of developing an anesthetic plan and the steps necessary to optimize the surgical procedure and expected outcome for each and every patient. UNDERSTANDING CAPNOGRAPHY – IT’S BREATHTAKING! Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), (Surgery), FFCP 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 210 AB Measuring end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) utilizing infrared technology was first introduced by Luft in 1943. Since that time, it has evolved into an essential component for monitoring patients in a variety of clinical settings such as throughout the peri-anesthetic episode, during long-term ventilation, or in an emergency room setting. Learn about various methods used to measure ETCO2 as well as the pros and cons associated with each method. Troubleshooting capnograms will also be discussed. WASTE ANESTHETIC GASES – THE INVISIBLE THREAT Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), (Surgery), FFCP 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Room 210 AB This in-depth presentation covers numerous inhalant anesthetics and discusses the potential risks associated with direct exposure to waste anesthetic gases. Many suggestions are offered to protect oneself from unnecessary exposure. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Cherie Buisson, DVM, CHPV 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Room 214 C Some of the most rewarding work in veterinary medicine happens as pets near the end of their lives. We have the ability to ease pain not only for our patients, but for their owners as well. In this course, you will learn the basics of hospice and palliative care: what it is and what it isn’t. We will also discuss the most common symptoms in pets and how to palliate them. Finally, we will talk about how to bring the pet owner into the circle of care and support them through the hardest part of having a pet. INCORPORATING A HOSPICE PROGRAM INTO YOUR PRACTICE (P.S. YOU’RE ALREADY DOING IT) Cherie Buisson, DVM, CHPV 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | Room 214 C So you want to offer your patients and clients the best end-of-life care possible, but you’re not sure where to start? If you deal with elderly pets at all, you are already part way there! We begin by talking about getting your team on board. We discuss how to treat hospice care like wellness care with a schedule of conversations and reading materials prepared in advance. Not comfortable talking to clients about their pet’s final days, weeks, or months? Start practicing! Communication is key to making this part of veterinary medicine as stress-free as possible for everyone. ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN EUTHANASIA Cherie Buisson, DVM, CHPV 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | Room 214 C Euthanasia is sad no matter the circumstances, but for the most part, veterinary professionals manage to perform this service with a clear conscience. In most cases, the pet needed to be euthanized, and probably would have benefitted from
which ones are really responsible for hyperlipidemia in cats and dogs. Also covered will be what treatments and foods are most effective in treatment and why. FELINE HEARTWORM DISEASE Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 214 B Reports of feline heartworm disease have been published for over 80 years, yet we still do not spend enough time talking to our clients about prevention. For cats prevention is the key, as there is no effective, safe treatment. Learn how cats are different, and how heartworm behaves when infecting cats. HEPATIC LIPIDOSIS Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 214 B Hepatic lipidosis is the most common form of liver disease seen in cats. Just because it’s common doesn’t mean it isn’t serious or that it can’t be treated. Learn what changes occur in the liver to cause lipidosis, common complications and what treatments provide the best outcome for our patients. CATS – OBLIGATE CARNIVORE Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition), FFCP 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Room 214 B We all know that cats are not small dogs, but what exactly makes them so different? Cats are the ultimate specialists, we’ll look at their unique metabolic adaptations to a carnivorous diet and how that affects how we treat and feed them. PEDIATRIC PROCEDURES
Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 209
Tiny patients make the easiest procedures very difficult. This lecture will discuss how to gain IV access, administer oxygen and
nutrition to the tiniest of patients. REPRODUCTIVE EMERGENCIES Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 209
Lecture focuses on common reproduction emergencies and treatment in both the male and female dog and cat. Everything from testicular neoplasia to uterine torsion to dystocia will be discussed. ACUTE TRAUMATIC COAGULOPATHY VS. DISSEMINATED INTRAVASCULAR COAGULATION The patient is bleeding! These two syndromes are similar, but different. ATC is a newer identified syndrome in veterinary medicine and DIC we are still learning about. Understanding these two syndromes, early identification and treatment is key to the survival in these patients. HOW TO BE HAPPY IN VETERINARY MEDICINE PART 1 Cherie Buisson, DVM, CHPV 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Room 214 C Veterinary Medicine is overflowing with knowledge and technology. It is also full of some of the most compassionate, caring, wonderful.....and unhappy people. Why? We learn in school and throughout our careers how to care for others. We don’t learn very much about caring for ourselves. When we lack boundaries, the ability to say “no”, and resilience, we suffer from compassion fatigue and burnout. This lecture is designed to show the veterinary professional practical ways to practice being happy. It isn’t unicorns and rainbows – it’s a feeling of satisfaction with the work we do and the ability to turn off our professional persona and be ourselves at home. HOW TO BE HAPPY IN VETERINARY MEDICINE PART 2 Cherie Buisson, DVM, CHPV 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM | Room 214 C Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Room 209 Veterinary Medicine is overflowing with knowledge and technology. It is also full of some of the most compassionate, caring, wonderful.....and unhappy people. Why? We learn in school and throughout our careers how to care for others. We don’t learn very much about caring for ourselves. When we lack boundaries, the ability to say “no”, and resilience, we suffer from compassion fatigue and burnout. This lecture is designed to show the veterinary professional practical ways to practice being happy. It isn’t unicorns and rainbows – it’s a feeling of satisfaction with the work we do and the ability to turn off our professional persona and be ourselves at home.
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