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SHORT “STAPH”ED: DEALING WITH ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT GRAM POSITIVE INFECTIONS Stephen Cole, MS, VMD, DACVM 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Ballroom C This session will cover the clinical pathogenesis, epidemiology and therapeutic approach of two of the most frustrating “bugs” you will deal with in small animal practice: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Enterococcus spp. E(EEEK) COLI: DEALING WITH ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT GRAM NEGATIVE INFECTIONS This session will cover the clinical pathogenesis, epidemiology and therapeutic approach of two of the most frustrating “bugs” you will deal with in small animal practice: Multi-drug resistant E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE WITH TOPICAL THERAPY Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Ballroom A Stephen Cole, MS, VMD, DACVM 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Ballroom C In this lecture we will review all aspects of topical therapy in dermatology. We will discuss how common ingredients work and which products you should choose to treat specific conditions. Learning more about topical therapy will make your life simpler and your recommendations more effective. Sponsor: CANINE ATOPY PART 1 – WHAT TO DO WHEN THE NEWEST DRUG DOESN’T WORK Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Ballroom A This lecture reviews the basic facts of canine atopy so you can answer most client questions. We will review current treatment options then talk about when and why they don’t work. Additionally, we will discuss how to formulate a therapeutic protocol tailored to each unique allergy patient. Sponsor: CANINE ATOPY PART 2 – LESS COMMON AND MORE FRUSTRATING MANIFESTATIONS OF ALLERGY Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Ballroom A In this lecture we will explore the manifestations of canine allergy beyond pruritus. Topics include: acral lick dermatitis, interdigital cysts, pododermatitis, skin folds, and chronic epidermal changes in the flank and groin. We will focus on diagnostics and treatment recommendations. Sponsor: CAN’T TOUCH THIS! SEDATION STRATEGIES FOR FRACTIOUS AND AGGRESSIVE PATIENTS Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, CVA 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 200 Fractious and aggressive patients can be very difficult and dangerous to anesthetize. Not only do they present a danger to the veterinarians and staff, they also generally require a much larger dose of sedative/anesthetic drugs than calmer patients require. Since the adverse effects of sedative/ anesthetic drugs are primarily dose-dependent, this puts these patients at a higher risk for anesthesia-related adverse events. Administration of drugs at the patient’s home prior to the veterinary visit, supportive handling of the patient once it arrives at the clinic and the use of appropriate sedative/ analgesic/anesthetic drugs and dosages will be discussed. At the end of this lecture the delegate will be able to: • Understand the role that pain can play in fractious/aggressive behavior; • Develop protocols for fractious/aggressive patients that include pre-visit drugs along with in-hospital sedation and analgesia; • Develop anesthetic/recovery protocols for fractious/ aggressive patients based on patient characteristics and medical needs.
FIRST DO NO HARM: ANESTHETIZING THE CHALLENGING PATIENT Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, CVA 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 200 Our veterinary patient population has changed as our medical skills have progressed and we have become capable of supporting patients with advanced disease and advancing age. All tranquilizers, induction drugs and inhalant drugs cause CNS depression and most cause some degree of dose-dependent physiologic dysfunction. In healthy patients, many of the physiologic effects of anesthetic drugs are well tolerated or can be counteracted by routine measures such as administration of oxygen or intravenous (IV) fluids. In compromised patients, these effects can be exacerbated, further contributing to the demise of the patient. Successful anesthesia in compromised patients is highly dependent on adequate patient stabilization, diligent patient support and monitoring, and the use of appropriate anesthetic/analgesic drugs at appropriate dosages. We will discuss drug protocols and care for the challenging patient. With information from this lecture the attendee will be able to: • Describe the physiologic impact of anesthetic drugs and the impact of disease-mediated physiologic changes on drug selection; • Understand the impact of pain on comorbidities; • Understand the criticality of appropriate physiologic monitoring and support; • Develop anesthetic/analgesic protocols for patients with select comorbidities. ANESTHESIA PEARLS, TIPS AND UPDATES: EVERYTHING I KNOW IN AN OYSTER SHELL Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, CVA 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Room 200 Numerous little tips and pearls don’t make it into lectures because they aren’t topics on their own, but comprehensively they can make anesthesia safer and analgesia more effective. What is new? What has changed? What can make anesthesia safer? What is most effective for analgesia? We will answer these questions and more in a seminar geared to send every attendee home with something new or different to try in their practice. With information from this lecture the attendees will be able to: 1. Explore new developments in anesthesia/analgesia; 2. Update knowledge on a variety of anesthesia/analgesia drugs & techniques; 3. Identify anesthetic/analgesic additions or changes that would benefit their practice. FROM MESS TO SUCCESS – WOUND MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Kathleen Mullins, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Ballroom B Review of wound care and management options and techniques. CLOSING THE WOUND – WHERE ART MEETS SCIENCE Kathleen Mullins, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Ballroom B Surgical techniques for closing wounds due to trauma or mass excision. THAT’S A WRAP – BANDAGING TECHNIQUES Kathleen Mullins, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Ballroom B Options, indications and improving effectiveness in bandaging. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 OPHTHALMOLOGY CASE STUDIES: THE ENIGMATIC RED EYE Renee Carter, DVM, DACVO 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Ballroom A Various ocular disorders often present with the complaint of the patient having a “red eye”. Strategies on how to distinguish the different causes of redness on ophthalmic examination will be presented and managment of these cases will be reviewed in a case-based format. FEELING PRESSURED? TIPS FOR THE MANAGMENT OF GLAUCOMA PATIENTS Renee Carter, DVM, DACVO 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Ballroom A Canine and feline patients with glaucoma vary in their clinical presentation and response to medical management. The various causes of glaucoma and considerations for therapy that the clinican should consider will be reviewed.
GENERAL SESSION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 TECHNICIAN UTILIZATION Kelly Foltz, BA, CVT, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Ballroom B
Veterinary medicine has a documented credentialed veterinary technician shortage; while the supply and demand issue pre-dates the pandemic, the past two years have highlighted long-standing irregularities in veterinary support staffing. Technician attrition has intensified, leading to disruptions in patient care. In response to the Veterinary Nurse Initiative, efforts to de-regulate the practice of veterinary technology at the state level, and increasing attrition, the AVMA and other entities have examined the root causes of technician turnover. The issue is complex, but under-utilization and career dissatisfaction have emerged as central elements. This session will explore recent efforts to clarify the issue(s) of under-utilization, investigate what technicians are seeking when it comes to effective utilization, and do a deep dive into the ways in which technicians can advocate for fuller utilization and how veterinarians can best collaborate with technicians for increased
career satisfaction on both sides of the equation. COMPANION ANIMAL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 CANINE DENTAL RADIOGRAPH INTERPRETATION Kris Bannon, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Room 201 A
This one hour lecture will provide extensive examples of dental radiographs of canine patients. Learning objectives will include understanding normal dental radiograph anatomy, using dental radiographs to recognize and diagnose periodontal disease, endodontic disease, neoplasia, tooth resorption, fractured teeth, cysts, and other dental pathology. A discussion of making treatment decisions based on dental radiographs will also be included. Dental radiographs of feline patients will be discussed in the next lecture. FELINE DENTAL RADIOGRAPH INTERPRETATION This one hour lecture will provide extensive examples of dental radiographs of feline patients. Learning objectives will include understanding normal dental radiograph anatomy, using dental radiographs to recognize and diagnose periodontal disease, endodontic disease, neoplasia, tooth resorption, fractured Kris Bannon, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM | Room 201 A teeth, cysts, and other dental pathology. A discussion of making treatment decisions based on dental radiographs will also be included. Dental radiographs of canine patients will be discussed in the previous lecture. DENTAL EXTRACTIONS IN DOGS AND CATS MADE EASIER Extraction of teeth is unavoidable in many cases, but it should not be taken lightly. Animals were born with teeth for a reason, and saving the teeth is ideal. However, there are situations when this is not appropriate, or in the animal’s best interest. This is when extraction is necessary. Extraction involves creation of a gingival flap, removal of bone if necessary, sectioning of a multi-rooted tooth, elevation of the individual tooth roots out of the sockets, debridement of the sockets, radiographs to confirm that the extraction is complete, and closure of the extraction site. Sounds simple, right? It is when the veterinarian has the right tips, tricks, equipment and training for oral surgery. This lecture will provide the tips and tricks for proper oral surgery extraction technique. Hands-on laboratories are available for the training. BACK TO CLASS: IMPORTANT (AND EASILY FORGOTTEN) ANTIBIOTIC FACTS Kris Bannon, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM | Room 201 A Remember all of those things you had to learn in microbiology and pharmacology like mechanism of action, bacteriostatic vs. bactericidal, time dependent vs. concentration dependent etc? Well... they actually matter! This session will review these fundamental concepts and apply them to why they may actually affect the outcomes of your patients. Stephen Cole, MS, VMD, DACVM 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM | Ballroom C
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