Techniques in practice: radiology & medicine
June 25–28, 2018
Rachel Pollard D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Associate Professor and Associate Researcher
Surgical & Radiological Sciences U.C. Davis
Lynelle Johnson D.V.M, Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
U.C. Davis
For this techniques seminar, I have asked Dr Johnson to present the most current information on the diagnosis and treatment of many respiratory diseases that you are commonly asked to manage in your patients. Dr. Pollard’s discussion of the radiographic evaluation of the thorax has been designed to compliment Dr. Johnson’s lectures. Dr. Pollard will also present a series of talks on the radiographic evaluation of common abdominal and orthopedic problems.
The main emphasis of the seminars will be to give you practical information that you can readily utilize in your practice- along with providing information on the current treatments being offered at the referral centers. The majority of the problems will be presented in 30 minutes or less to maximize the material you take with you to your practice. Drs. Johnson & Pollard are internationally recognized experts in their fields and lecture extensively throughout the world. Both speakers work at very busy clinical practices. Because of their involvement with busy veterinary centers, these personable speakers approach clinical problems very practically.
Speakers & Topics
Imaging of respiratory disease
Most common emergency room imaging diagnoses (thoracic & abdominal)
The changing role of the upper GI series
Challenging othopedic case discussions
Respiratory topics:
• Patient examination and diagnosis
• Localizing abnormal breathing sounds
• Improve your skills in auscultation and percussion
• Localizing the lesion
• Abnormal breathing patterns
• Radiological clues to the diagnosis of pulmonary disease
• What diagnostic test is next?
• When is bronchoscopy necessary?
• What to expect in a tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage samples: basic respiratory cytology
• Coughing dogs and cats
• Managing tracheal and airway collapse
• Control of chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis
• What’s new in feline bronchial disease?
• Rational antibiotic use
• Optimal management of bacterial pneumonia
• Choosing respiratory drugs
• Management and prevention of aspiration pneumonia
• Adjunct respiratory therapy
• Proper use of inhaled medications
• Acute respiratory distress: differential diagnosis and stabilization
Schedule
| Monday, June 25, 2018 | Seminar registration | 1:30pm – 2:00pm |
| Seminars | 2:00pm – 6:30pm | |
| Welcome Reception | 6:30pm – 7.30pm | |
| Tuesday, June 26 | Breakfast | 7:30am – 8:00am |
| Seminars | 8:00am – 12:30pm | |
| Wednesday, June 27 | Seminars | 2:00pm – 6:30pm |
| Thursday, June 28 | Breakfast | 7:30am – 8:00am |
| Seminars | 8:00am – 12:30pm |
Accommodations
Price
Run of House: $ 349.00 dbl/night plus tax
Run of Ocean View: Please call 800-487-5650
Taxes are currently 13.416% and subject to change without notice.
Additional Charges:
All rates above are based on single or double occupancy. Currently, for a third or forth person in the room is an additional $40.00 plus tax, per person, per night. Children 18 years of age and younger are free of charge when sharing the same room as parent(s), maximum of four persons to a room. Third & Forth person charge is subject to change without notice.
Manditory porterage gratuity: $10.00 (plus Tax) per person round trip. Manditory Housekeeping gratuity: $3.00 (plus tax) per room per day
Self parking $10.00 per day (usually $25.00). Valet parking is $35.00 per day. (plus tax and subject to change)
Terms
Cancellations:
A major credit card is required to guarantee your reservation.
There is a 2 night charge if you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled arrival. If you cancel within 15 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show or late arrivals or early departures will be charged for the full stay.
Room Description
The Wailea Beach Resort offers a variety of rooms.
Our group rooms are Run Of House only. Please call our office at 800-487-5650 if you want to check on a specific room.
Wailea Beach Resort
The tastefully redesigned Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott, Maui welcomes guests with stunning views of the Pacific. Ideally located on the water’s edge, our family-friendly hotel invites guests to take advantage of a modern fitness center, championship-level golf courses and our tranquil spa. Diverse dining options include our signature restaurant, private floating cabanas and a luau show, among others. The hotel boasts sparkling outdoor pools and the longest resort water slide in Hawaii.
Resort Charge is $15.00 (normally $30) per room, per night plus tax and includes:
- High Speed Wireless Internet, lei greeting, 30 minute private photography session, in-room bottled water replenished daily, business center access, Hawaiian cultural experiences, yoga sessions, access to the fitness center, bicycle rental, and 10% off any spa treatment at Mandara!
Things To Do
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Maui adventures
Resort activities
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Early Bird: $935.00
Advanced: $955.00
Regular: $975.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary technicians are welcome- there is an $80 seminar registration discount
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Pricing
There is a 2 night charge if you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled arrival. If you cancel within 15 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show or late arrivals or early departures will be charged for the full stay.
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