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may 2022
By: Tiffany Jagodich, DVM, DVSc. DACVECC Description: Course description: High flow nasal oxygen is a novel modality of respiratory support in animals. It has been used widely in neonatal and pediatric
By: Tiffany Jagodich, DVM, DVSc. DACVECC
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Course description: High flow nasal oxygen is a novel modality of respiratory support in animals. It has been used widely in neonatal and pediatric children as well as adult humans. It’s use in dogs at this point, has been limited to acute hypoxemic failure but, evidence may lead us to investigate new perspectives for use of this device in other conditions. In this lecture, we will discuss the use of HFNC in people, in hypoxemic failure of companion animals, and further considerations for our brachycephalic patients.
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Dr. Jagodich completed her veterinary degree at the University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College. She subsequently completed a rotating internship at Tufts University and then returned to the University of Guelph for her residency in emergency and critical care; as well as a graduate degree focussing on respiratory physiology and high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy in dogs. She is currently the founding criticalist for a private practice in British Columbia, Canada and trauma medical director for her hospital. Her areas of interest include respiratory medicine, mechanical ventilation, trauma and much more.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
june 2022
13jun8:00 pm9:00 pmTrauma and coagulopathy: why won't the bleeding stop?!VECCS x VIN Webinar
By: Erin Mays, DVM Description: Coagulation dysfunction in trauma has been a topic of debate for the past 20 years. Over the past decade, our understanding of the mechanisms behind
By: Erin Mays, DVM
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Coagulation dysfunction in trauma has been a topic of debate for the past 20 years. Over the past decade, our understanding of the mechanisms behind trauma induced coagulopathy have improved significantly, though some concepts remain unclear. Specifically: why do some patients develop coagulopathy and others do not? This question holds true in veterinary trauma medicine as well- for we have yet to consistently identify such a coagulopathy in veterinary trauma studies, though many case reports exist. In this session, we will explore our understanding (as well as lack of understanding) of the mechanisms of coagulopathy in trauma and will delve into the recommended diagnostic treatment approach for cases in which coagulopathy is suspected or confirmed. We will explore what is on the horizon to improve our understanding of coagulopathy in trauma and how we can harness what we know about the phenomenon to improve outcomes, even when advanced coagulation diagnostics are not available.
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Dr. Mays is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and has special clinical and research interest in trauma resuscitation, transfusion therapy, and disorders of coagulation. Following graduation from University of Illinois in 2008, she was commissioned as an Officer in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. Following her active duty service, Dr. Mays pursued her passion for critical care medicine at NC State University where she completed specialty internship and residency in emergency and critical care. She works both in private practice and industry and has ongoing clinical research in the area of trauma hemostasis and development of novel transfusion products and strategies. Dr. Mays continues her military service in the Army Reserves.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
july 2022
By: Lee Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVECC, NRP, EMT-T, WEMT, CCRP, TP-C Description: Operational K9s (OpK9s) deployed in a tactical or high threat environment remain at high risk for suffering preventable deaths.
By: Lee Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVECC, NRP, EMT-T, WEMT, CCRP, TP-C
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Operational K9s (OpK9s) deployed in a tactical or high threat environment remain at high risk for suffering preventable deaths. Despite their invaluable contribution in safeguarding our society’s freedoms, prehospital trauma care for these OpK9s remains lacking. Factors hindering the availability and provision of such care include lack of: a) Veterinary Emergency Medical Service (VEMS) support b) Nationally accepted “standards of care” for Veterinary Prehospital Care, and c) standardized VEMS training courses and certifications. Veterinary professionals are increasingly requested to teach non-veterinary first responder’s canine field care. Attempts to provide or develop standardized veterinary prehospital courses are hampered by the interpretation of current state laws governing practice of veterinary medicine. As such, not only would such acts be considered out of the scope of practice of an EMSP, but also in violation of the state’s Veterinary Practice Act / Legislative Code which subjects the EMSP to legal reprisal. The National Association of Veterinary EMS (NAVEMS) is a not-for-profit association with the mission to advocate preveterinary care legislation and to serve providers of veterinary prehospital care with the knowledge, information, and inspiration to enable them to be the best in their profession. NAVEMS is the first multidisciplinary association of veterinary professionals, EMS practitioners and K9 Handlers with a united front of delivering focused educational programs and building strong networks to enable a collaboration between Veterinary and EMS professionals to develop a National Standard for Veterinary Prehospital Care.
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Dr. Palmer is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) that possesses over 20 years of military, tactical and operational medicine experience. He has served in the military since 1996, currently assigned as the Group Veterinarian for the 20th Special Forces Group, Alabama Army National Guard. Dr. Palmer also serves as the Veterinarian for the 24th Special Operations Wing and Operational K9 consultant for various federal Law Enforcement agencies. He has and continues to provide training and consultation in the field of K9 Tactical and Prehospital Care nationally and internationally, at various venues and for various military, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, and Tactical EMS communities. Dr. Palmer is the lead and founder of the K9 Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (K9 TECC) working group, Medical Education Director for PennVet’s Working Dog Practitioner program, Veterinary Medical Director for National Association of Veterinary EMS (NAVEMS), and active working group member for the Defense Committee on Trauma’s (DCoT) Canine Combat Casualty Care Committee. Additionally, he serves as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff and certified Tactical Paramedic for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
december 2022
19dec8:00 pm9:00 pmGlobal FAST for Detecting Traditionally Difficult ConditionsVECCS x VIN Webinar
By: Gregory R. Lisciandro, DVM, DABVP, DACVECC Description: We will discuss the use of Global FAST point-of-care ultrasound for raising the suspicion and for the detection of traditionally difficult conditions focusing
By: Gregory R. Lisciandro, DVM, DABVP, DACVECC
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We will discuss the use of Global FAST point-of-care ultrasound for raising the suspicion and for the detection of traditionally difficult conditions focusing on pulmonary and cardiac conditions. Global FAST is the combination of AFAST, TFAST and Vet BLUE as a single ultrasound examination that uniquely screens the abdomen and thorax including heart (TFAST fundamental echocardiography) and lung (Vet BLUE). By integrating findings, cardiac and lung conditions otherwise suspected or missed based on physical exam, laboratory testing, and radiography are “seen” (more evidence-based) using the Global FAST approach.
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Dr. Gregory Lisciandro, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, Dipl. ACVECC, attended Cornell, completed an internship at The Animal Medical Center, New York City, and emergency and critical care residency at the Emergency Pet Center, San Antonio, Texas. He has practiced veterinary medicine as a general practitioner, emergency veterinarian, and then as a specialist in emergency and critical care. He developed AFAST® and TFAST® in 2005, and Vet BLUE® and Global FAST® in 2010. Global FAST® ultrasound is a unique ultrasound examination used to rapidly screen both the abdominal and thoracic cavities including heart and lung. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed Global FAST®-related clinical studies. He is chapter author and editor of Point-of-care Ultrasound Techniques now in its 2nd edition and has served as an ACVECC At-large Regent, member of the Scientific Committee, the Student Certification Committee, and VetCOT. He has lectured and directed Global FAST® ultrasound scanning workshops around the world and continues to lead in publishing clinically relevant, point-of-care ultrasound research.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
may 2021
24may8:00 pm9:00 pmGetting Unstuck: How to Defuse Distress at WorkVECCS x VIN Webinar
By: Lisa Hacker, MSW, APSW Course Description: Increasingly evident, stress and compassion fatigue are high among veterinary emergency and critical care providers. This course will review the sources of strain experienced
By: Lisa Hacker, MSW, APSW
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Increasingly evident, stress and compassion fatigue are high among veterinary emergency and critical care providers. This course will review the sources of strain experienced by the profession, and primarily focus on brief, cognitive coping techniques that can be actively used during a shift, as well as afterwards, to promote emotional wellness.
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Lisa is a licensed, Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) in the State of Wisconsin. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2009. Lisa’s post-graduate experience has been in pediatric, medical social work as well as veterinary social work since 2018. She is the 2014 recipient of the Milwaukee BizTimes “Health Care Hero” award for her work with the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Currently, Lisa is the Social Work Program Manager for BluePearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospitals in the Milwaukee Market, which was featured in the June 2020 edition of the JAVMA. She also established and manages a training program for MSW students for three area universities. Additionally, Lisa is working on her Grief Support Specialist Certification at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a contributor to the forthcoming volume The Comprehensive Guide to Interdisciplinary Veterinary Social Work. At home, Lisa’s pack includes her spouse, a 12-year-old black lab, a 4-year-old golden retriever, and a 7-month-old chocolate lab.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
june 2021
21jun8:00 pm9:00 pmFive Ways to Improve Your Productivity in the ERVECCS x VIN Webinar
By: Abigail Kitchens, DVM Course Description: This lecture will give the emergency veterinarian productivity tools that they can immediately apply to their next shift. These tools will help improve their personal
By: Abigail Kitchens, DVM
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This lecture will give the emergency veterinarian productivity tools that they can immediately apply to their next shift. These tools will help improve their personal productivity regardless of management’s protocols or medical record systems.
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Abigail Kitchens, DVM, 2008 graduate of Texas A&M University has been an educator of veterinarians for 10 years. She has taught over 200 hours of continuing education including time management, focus, and courses in alternative medicine. She is currently the director of Parker University Animal Chiropractic Program due to her experience and knowledge in curriculum design and presentation.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
july 2021
19jul8:00 pm9:00 pmReal Life Medical Records 101 for the ER VeterinarianVECCS x VIN Webinar
By: Abigail Kitchens, DVM Course Description: Did you go to veterinary school to be a typist? I didn’t think so! Medical Records have become a significant pain point for emergency veterinarians.
By: Abigail Kitchens, DVM
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Did you go to veterinary school to be a typist? I didn’t think so! Medical Records have become a significant pain point for emergency veterinarians. The ER has unique challenges including increased liability due to the type of cases presented and additional communication with the referring veterinarian. Proper and efficient documentation is key to protect yourself and provide continuity of care. This lecture will give the practitioner tools to help improve the quality and efficiency of records that they can apply to their next shift regardless of the record keeping system utilized in their practice.
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Abigail Kitchens, DVM, 2008 graduate of Texas A&M University has been an educator of veterinarians for 10 years. She has taught over 200 hours of continuing education including time management, focus, and courses in alternative medicine. She is currently the director of Parker University Animal Chiropractic Program due to her experience and knowledge in curriculum design and presentation.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
august 2021
23aug8:00 pm9:00 pmRespiratory Emergencies in BirdsVECCS x VIN Webinar
By: Angela M. Lennox, DVM, DABVP-Avian, ECM; DECZM-Small Mammal Course Objectives: To quickly identify respiratory emergencies in birds through client phone description and at-a-distance visual examination To quickly formulate a plan for
By: Angela M. Lennox, DVM, DABVP-Avian, ECM; DECZM-Small Mammal
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Angela M. Lennox is a graduate of Purdue University, where she serves as an adjunct associate professor. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioner (ABVP) in both Avian and Exotic Companion Mammal Medicine, and the European College of Zoological Medicine in Small Mammal medicine. She has practiced exclusively exotic animal medicine since 1991, and lectured extensively throughout the US and internationally, including at IVECCS. Dr. Lennox is past president of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians, and has authored and edited many books, book chapters and scientific articles. She resides outside of Indianapolis with her husband of 30 years and 4 daughters.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
september 2021
27sep8:00 pm9:00 pmHandling Euthanasia in Emergency Practice Part 1VECCS x VIN Webinar
By: Dr Sheilah A Robertson BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS Description: In this session tips on how to start the difficult conversation about euthanasia will be
By: Dr Sheilah A Robertson BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS
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In this session tips on how to start the difficult conversation about euthanasia will be discussed; this includes verbal priming, supporting the owner / family, understanding the difference between empathy and sympathy, focusing on the pet’s needs and being non-judgmental. Owners have four main budgets when making euthanasia decisions (financial, emotional, physical and time) and all must be considered. Setting the scene for success includes small but powerful ‘little things’ such as never separating the patient from the owner once the decision has been made, quickly creating a less clinical setting (blankets, cushions, dimming lights). How and when to ask for payment will be discussed.
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Dr. Sheilah Robertson graduated from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Following time in private practice and a surgery internship she undertook specialized training in anesthesia and completed her PhD at the University of Bristol. She is board certified in anesthesia and in animal welfare by the respective American and European Colleges and holds a certificate in small animal acupuncture. In 2019 she received her certification as a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Palliative and End-of-Life practitioner by the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine. She has published widely on the recognition and alleviation of acute pain. Currently she is the senior medical director of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a large network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care and in-home euthanasia throughout the USA. Dr Robertson is also a courtesy Professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
october 2021
18oct8:00 pm9:00 pmHandling Euthanasia in Emergency Practice Part 2VECCS x VIN Webinar
By: Dr Sheilah A Robertson BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS Description: In this session the value of pre-euthanasia sedation or anesthesia and which drugs to choose
By: Dr Sheilah A Robertson BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS
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In this session the value of pre-euthanasia sedation or anesthesia and which drugs to choose will be discussed. Tips for intravenous access (have you tried dorsal pedal vein?) will be covered along with what to do if IV access is not possible. Non-intravenous techniques for dogs and cats will be covered. If things do not go as planned, we will discuss how to explain this to owners and how to deal with unexpected adverse effects. What we do after the euthanasia has an impact on the owner. This includes a discussion on body care, providing mementos, giving them time alone, and follow up within a few days.
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Dr. Sheilah Robertson graduated from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Following time in private practice and a surgery internship she undertook specialized training in anesthesia and completed her PhD at the University of Bristol. She is board certified in anesthesia and in animal welfare by the respective American and European Colleges and holds a certificate in small animal acupuncture. In 2019 she received her certification as a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Palliative and End-of-Life practitioner by the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine. She has published widely on the recognition and alleviation of acute pain. Currently she is the senior medical director of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a large network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care and in-home euthanasia throughout the USA. Dr Robertson is also a courtesy Professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
november 2021
By: Kate Hopper BVSc, PhD, DACVECC Description: Envenomation by a poisonous animal can be a challenging emergency case to manage and the severity of potential injury varies between regions. This presentation
By: Kate Hopper BVSc, PhD, DACVECC
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Envenomation by a poisonous animal can be a challenging emergency case to manage and the severity of potential injury varies between regions. This presentation will review key diagnostic and management aspects of snake and spider envenomation with guidelines for rational clinical decision making.
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Kate is a Professor of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at the University of California, Davis. She graduated from the University of Melbourne and completed residencies in emergency and critical care at both the University of Melbourne and UC Davis. Kate also completed a PhD in acid base physiology at UC Davis. Her current research interests include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, clinical acid base and electrolyte disorders and mechanical ventilation. Kate is a co-editor of the textbooks Small Animal Critical Care Medicine and Small Animal Emergency Medicine.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
december 2021
20dec8:00 pm9:00 pmCrossmatching - Ins, Outs & ControversiesVECCS x VIN Webinar
By: Sarah Musulin, DVM, DACVECC Description: Maximizing safety and efficacy is paramount when transfusing a patient. This lecture will provide information on when and how to perform precompatibility testing. A brief
By: Sarah Musulin, DVM, DACVECC
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Maximizing safety and efficacy is paramount when transfusing a patient. This lecture will provide information on when and how to perform precompatibility testing. A brief discussion of canine and feline blood types and blood typing will be followed by indications for crossmatching. The remainder of the lecture will incorporate available literature and provide an understanding about crossmatching methods.
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Sarah Musulin, DVM, DACVECC
Clinical Associate Professor, Emergency & Critical Care, NC State
ER Director, Blood Bank Director, NC State
Dr. Sarah Musulin received her veterinary degree from Auburn University (2004). She completed a small animal rotating internship at University of Florida (2005) and her residency training in Emergency and Critical Care at North Carolina State University (2010). Dr. Musulin achieved her Diplomate status in 2010. Dr. Musulin is a Clinical Associate Professor at NC State, the Director of Emergency Services and the Blood Bank Director. She is a current board member and past president (2016 – 2020) of the Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine. Dr. Musulin’s teaching and research interests are in transfusion medicine and blood banking.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
february 2022
By: Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP Description: Is surgery indicated? Few questions cause an emergency clinician’s stomach to tie up in knots! This session will use radiographs from real cases to
By: Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP
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Is surgery indicated? Few questions cause an emergency clinician’s stomach to tie up in knots! This session will use radiographs from real cases to discuss interpretation strategies for diagnosing mechanical gastrointestinal obstructions. Alternative radiographic imaging techniques available to most emergency clinicians will also be discussed.
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Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP
Dr. Seitz is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at Mississippi State University (MSU). He earned both his B.S. in biochemistry and his DVM from MSU. After graduation, he spent eight years in private practice as both a general practitioner and emergency clinician prior to returning to MSU as an emergency faculty member. In 2014, he earned Diplomate status with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine and Feline). Due to his interest in performing and teaching ultrasound, in 2018 he began working towards a second specialty in diagnostic imaging and is now a full-time board-certified radiologist. In addition to clinical practice, he thoroughly enjoys teaching, with the ultimate goal of translating sound medical practices and current veterinary literature into useful clinical skills for both general practitioners and emergency clinicians. His passion for teaching has been recognized through the Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teaching Award (2016).
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
march 2022
By: Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC Description: In this 1-hour presentation, learners will first dive into the challenges of accurate volume assessment in dogs and cats presenting with emergent conditions or hospitalized
By: Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC
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In this 1-hour presentation, learners will first dive into the challenges of accurate volume assessment in dogs and cats presenting with emergent conditions or hospitalized with critically illness. The challenges and limitations of various invasive techniques for volume assessment will be briefly reviewed. Point of care ultrasound is a non-invasive, inexpensive, easily learned tool that can be used to assess volume status and urine output in dogs and cats. Learners will be introduced to ultrasound techniques that indirectly assess volume by imaging the heart and caudal vena cava. Techniques will be applied to clinical scenarios. Learners will also be introduced to bladder measurements as a noninvasive method of assessing urine output to aid in volume assessment.
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Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC
Service Leader, Small Animal Urgent Care
Assistant Professor, Emergency and Critical Care
CSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC is an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at Colorado State University and is the section head of the Urgent Care Service. She received her DVM from Auburn University in 2011 and acquired ACVECC board certification after completing a residency at North Carolina State University in 2015. Dr. Cavanagh has specific interests in point of care ultrasound, traumatology, and toxicology.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
april 2022
25apr8:00 pm9:00 pmIntravenous Lipid Emulsion Use for IntoxicationsVECCS x VIN Webinar
By: Steven Epstein, DVM, DACVECC Description: This lecture will review how intravenous lipid emulsions (ILE) work for treating lipophilic intoxications and provide a framework for decision making for the rationale
By: Steven Epstein, DVM, DACVECC
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This lecture will review how intravenous lipid emulsions (ILE) work for treating lipophilic intoxications and provide a framework for decision making for the rationale use of ILE in various toxins.
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Dr. Steven Epstein attended University of California at Davis for his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. He then went on to complete an internship in anesthesiology at Kansas State University and then completed a three-year residency in veterinary emergency and critical care at UC Davis. Dr. Epstein is now Professor of Clinical Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care. His research interests include CPR, diagnostic testing in the emergency room, and antimicrobial resistance patterns.
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(Monday) 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST