ExpiredEmergency medicine & surgery in practice today
Barbados
| March 25th - 28th, 2019
Justine Lee D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology
CEO- Vetgirl
Catriona MacPhail D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
Dr. Catriona MacPhail works in a very busy surgical referral hospital at the Colorado State University. With this tremendous case load- Catriona has seen it all and operated on it all. She is also known for her practical apporach to lecturing. Dr. Justine Lee is a board-certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist, and is currently the CEO of Vetgirl. Previously, she was on faculty as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Justine continues to work in the emergency services at local veterinary emergency hospitals.
Seminar Schedule:
| Travel day | Sunday March 24, 2019 | |
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Registration Seminars Welcome reception |
Monday March 25, 2019 |
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
| Breakfast Seminars |
Tuesday March 26 | 7:30 am – 8:00 am 8:00 am – 1:00pm |
| Seminars | Wednesday March 27 | 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Breakfast Seminars |
Thursday March 28 | 7:30 am – 8:00 am 8:00 am – 12:00pm |
Seminar Topics:
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Common mistakes in the ER… and how to avoid them!
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Should you give steroids with trauma?
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Know what the real shock dose of fluid therapy is
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Why it’s wrong to get steroids with head trauma
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Top 20 toxic titans… and how to treat them
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Top 5 human medications affecting dogs and cats
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Rodenticide toxicosis in dogs and cats
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Common mistakes to avoid in the poisoned patient
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How to induce emesis in cats
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How to gastric lavage
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Knowing the indications and contraindications for activated charcoal
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Common emergency room procedures you must know!
Managing common surgical emergencies:
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GDV
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Intestinal foreign bodies
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Intussusception
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Hemoabdomen
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Acute Abdomen / Peritonitis
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Diaphragmatic hernias
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Urethral obstruction / Uroabdomen
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Upper airway emergencies
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Dystocia and C-sections
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Traumatic wound care
Seminar Speakers
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Justine Lee D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology
Medical Director- Vetgirl
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Catriona MacPhail D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
CE Hours
This seminar is approved for 18 CE hrs.
IVS is also an approved provider in NY.
This program has been submitted for 18 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions, which recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and /or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information.
IVS complies with the following guidelines:
- Speakers are recognized specialists
- Mandatory recorded attendance
- Certificate of attendance
- Complete seminar notes
- Approved for 18 CE hrs by the AAVSB RACE program
Accommodations
Hilton Barbados Resort
A luxury hotel in beautiful Barbados
Stay at the five-star Hilton Barbados Resort, which enjoys a stunning location on the lush tropical peninsula of Needham’s Point. This 100% non-smoking Caribbean resort is a true tropical paradise, with exquisite ocean-facing accommodation and four fabulous Barbados dining outlets.
Just five minutes from the island’s capital, Bridgetown, and 20 minutes from Grantley Adams International Airport, this luxurious ocean-front hotel features a sprawling pool complex with whirlpool, as well as three premium tennis courts and a Fitness & Health Centre with spa treatment rooms overlooking Carlisle Bay.
Children will get star treatment at the fun-filled Kidz Paradise Club, while the surrounding area offers a multitude of cultural and recreational activities for all the family, including water sports, world-class golf, horseback riding, fishing, sailing, scuba diving, and sightseeing at the historic Charles Fort, a fascinating 17th century colonial fortification.
IVS group room rate for a standard room: $329.00 dbl/night plus taxes (currently VAT 17.5% and hotel occupancy tax rate of 7.5%)
There is also a $1 plus tax per night per room for the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association tourist fund. Also there is a mandatory one time Porterage charge of $10 per bag (plus 17.5% VAT) which includes arrival and departure
Please note that while rates are quoted in United States Dollars (USD), all payment transactions must be processed in local Barbados currency as mandated by local law. Hilton Barbados Resort uses an exchange rate of USD$1:BDS$2 for all transactions. Due to minor currency fluctuations in the actual daily exchange rate with your financial institution, as well as any foreign currency transaction fees incurred through your credit card provider, there will be a variation in the final USD amount shown on your credit card statement.
Terms
Cancellations: The Hotel will charge your credit card for 2 nights plus taxes- prior to your arrival. You must cancel at least 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival- for the 2 night refund. There is no refund if you cancel within 30 days of scheduled arrival.
You will also be charged for your complete stay if you are a no-show or depart early.
Please Call 1 (800) 487-5650Seminar registration is still open.
Area Attractions
Barbados has some spectacular beaches
Caribbean cuisine
Getting There
Airport
Most major airlines fly into Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados. After clearing immigration and customs, grab a cab for the short ride to the Hilton. Rental cars are also available for the adventurous ones.
Location Transportation Information
Barbados drivers stay to the left, just as they do in England, which may take some getting used to for North American drivers. Good luck!
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $985.00
Advanced: $1005.00
Regular: $1025.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary Technicians receive an $80 discount using promo code “techsaver”. Enter the code during checkout in the submit promotion code box.
Registration Includes:
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18 CE hours
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Breakfast on Tuesday & Thursday
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All breaks
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Certificate of completion
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Welcome reception for all on Monday night
Seminar Registration:
Add to Calendar
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Barbados
March 25, 2019 - March 28, 2019
6:30 am - 5:00 am
Register online
Online registration is easy and fast.
But please confirm your hotel reservations prior to completing your registration or booking flights. Many Hotels are selling out many months ahead of our seminars. If you need to book a hotel room, click the link to the online hotel registration page. If none is available for your selected seminar, please fill out our hotel request form or contact our office at 800-487-5650. Please note that hotel rooms are not confirmed until you receive confirmation from the hotel (if you booked online thru our group link) or from our office for hotels that do not offer the online link.
IVS is now required by AAVSB RACE to upload your completed attendance into their “RACEtrack” system. Your state of license and your license number are required for all seminars starting in January 2022. More information is available at https://www.aavsb.org/ce-
Questions?
For regular seminars: ivseminars@yahoo.com
Passport Information
For International Travel
Passport requirements for international travel
Please note that all passengers traveling by air to or from the United States will be required to hold a valid passport. This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, traveling to and from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
When planning international travel, please be sure that you are in possession of all required documents for both outbound and return flights. Remember to allow ample time for acquiring official travel documents.
For complete information on the U.S. Department of State’s New Travel Initiative Requirements, please visit travel.state.gov.
Accommodation Registration
Reserving Rooms
We reserve rooms starting the day prior to the seminar and ending on the last seminar day. However, if you need additional days, we will work with the hotel to accommodate your request based on availability.
Getting Confirmation
After you submit this hotel request form, you will receive an e-mail confirmation of your request for the hotel accommodations. Please note that this does not confirm your hotel accommodations.
After processing the request, our office will e-mail you an actual hotel confirmation letter which will confirm your stay with the hotel. You are not confirmed until you receive this hotel confirmation. Please check the details when you receive this confirmation.
Please note: At this time, we are not able to accept credit card details online. As all hotels require a valid credit card to guarantee your room, after submitting the hotel request form, please call our office at 1 (800) 487-5650 Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (pacific) to provide the card number. Your Hotel Confirmation will be emailed to you after your room is guaranteed.
Hotel Request Form:* Required Fields
Please note: At this time, we are not able to accept credit card details online. As all hotels require a valid credit card to guarantee your room, after submitting the hotel request form, please call our office at 1 (800) 487-5650 to provide the card number.
Questions?
Please call the IVS travel group at 1 (800) 487-5650 for assistance.
Passport Information
For International Travel
Passport requirements for international travel
Please note that all passengers traveling by air to or from the United States will be required to hold a valid passport. This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, traveling to and from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
When planning international travel, please be sure that you are in possession of all required documents for both outbound and return flights. Remember to allow ample time for acquiring official travel documents.
For complete information on the U.S. Department of State’s New Travel Initiative Requirements, please visit travel.state.gov.