ExpiredTechniques in Practice

Jekyll Island, GA

  |   July 17th - 19th, 2017

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Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University

Heidi Lobprise D.V.M.

Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
Chief Dental Officer
Main St. Veterinary Dental College
Flower Mound, TX

Gary Oswald D.V.M.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Chief of Staff
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists

This seminar series is designed to provide you with updates on how the speakers actually do things in practice – how they actually manage a patient with a particular disease or disorder, how they do certain techniques, how they combine certain drugs for anesthesia, how they provide pain control etc. Actual cases will be presented to emphasize the clinical indications for the techniques.

Seminar Schedule:

Registration: Monday, July 17, 2017 7:15 am – 8:00 am
Continental Breakfast: Daily 7:15 am – 8:00 am
Lectures:

Monday, July 17, 2017
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017

8:00 am – 1:30 pm
8:00 am – 1:30 pm
8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Seminar Topics:

Dr. Grubb’s Topics:

  • Anesthetize fractious cats
  • Anesthetize fractious dogs
  • Choose drugs for constant rate infusions (CRIs)
  • Calculate CRI dosages/drip rates
  • Treat postoperative pain/dysphoria
  • Use local analgesia
  • Do epidurals
  • Treat perioperative hypotension
  • Use NSAIDs in cats
  • Use perioperative NSAIDs
  • Use gabapentin for analgesia

Dr. Lobprise’s Topics:

  • Evaluate periodontal and dental disease in the exam room
  • Assess periodontal disease under anesthesia
  • Determine appropriate treatment
  • Perform closed root planning and perioceutic treatment
  • Perform open root planning
  • Select sites for advanced periodontal treatment
  • Sharpen periodontal instruments
  • Sharpen winged elevators
  • Transilluminate teeth
  • Determine to extract or save
  • Make gingival flaps
  • Section multi-rooted teeth
  • Elevate tooth segments
  • Address broken tooth roots
  • Finish extraction site
  • Suture extraction site
  • Select intraoral radiograph equipment
  • Position dental radiographs for dogs
  • Position dental radiographs for cats
  • Adjust positioning for alternate views
  • Identify teeth on radiographs
  • Identify lesions on radiographs
  • Evaluate tooth resorption in cats
  • Modified extraction technique for tooth resorption
  • Manage stomatitis cases

 
Dr. Oswald’s Topics:

  • “Sneezing, snorking and nasal discharges” – Diagnosis and Treatment of Nasal and Sinus disorders.
  • “Big problems from such as small gland” – Update on the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary dependent Cushings disease.
  • “It’s all in your mind” – why cats get interstitial cystitis and how to treat it.
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Seminar Speakers

  • Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D. Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia Associate Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management Washington State University
  • Heidi Lobprise D.V.M. Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College Chief Dental Officer Main St. Veterinary Dental Clinic Flower Mound, TX
  • Gary Oswald D.V.M. Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Tampa Bay Veterinary Consultants Oldsmar, FL

CE Hours

This seminar is approved for 16 CE hrs.  

IVS is accepted in all states.

This program has been submitted for 16 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 is also approved in NC & NY.

Accommodations

Westin Jekyll Island

Westin Jekyll Island

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Restore the body and expand the mind at The Westin Jekyll Island. This Westin is one of the newest resorts on Jekyll Island!

Westin Jekyll Island

Situated directly on the beach, the hotel presents breathtaking ocean views as well as easy access to the spectacular coastline. At the same time, its premier location-adjacent to the island beach village-presents endless possibilities. It is convenient to bike paths, numerous golf courses, and miles of barrier island beaches, which offer inspiring outdoor recreation, including marsh eco-tours, dolphin watching, kayaking, and more.

Westin Jekyll Island

Price

Group room rate: Ocean view:$255.00 dbl/night plus taxes & resort fee & Georgia hotel fee 

Georgia Hotel fee: $5.00 per room/night

The resort fee is currently $15.00/room/night

Resort Service Fee Includes:
• Island wide shuttle
• 24 hour access and use of Westin WorkoutTM
• Wireless internet access in lobby and guest rooms
• Access and use of Westin Business Center
• Local and toll free call access
• Preferred golf and tennis reservation access
• Self-parking

Terms

Check-In: 4:00pm; Check-Out: Noon

Cancellations: All reservations must be guaranteed by a valid major credit card. You can cancel your reservations up to 14 days prior to your scheduled arrival without penalty. Cancellations made within 14 days of your scheduled arrival, or no-shows, or early departures, will be charged for the complete scheduled stay.

Please call our office at 800-487-5650 if you need to change or cancel your reservation.

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Area Attractions

Area Attractions

The Westin Jekyll Island Hotel, is one of the newest Jekyll Island hotels and Westin’s most recent addition to the Southeast. Located along the beautiful Georgia coastline, The Westin Jekyll Island offers direct beach access and breathtaking ocean views. Experience Jekyll Island’s top attractions all within close proximity to the property, and shop at the Jekyll Island Beach Village, located directly next door to the Westin.

Whatever your passion, find it on Jekyll. Stroll along miles of barrier island beaches, go behind the scenes at The Georgia Sea Turtle Center or explore the island with over 20 miles of bike paths. Jekyll Island is a state park, and is over two-thirds of the land is protected from development. At one time, the island served as a winter retreat for the nineteenth and early twentieth century American elite, including families such as the Rockefellers, Morgans, and Pulitzers.

Jekyll Island activities map

Getting There

Airport

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Travel Distance: Approximately 41.0 miles

Local Transportation Information

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  • July 17, 2017 - July 19, 2017
    12:15 am - 6:00 am

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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-services/racetrack

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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.

 

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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.