Expired Managing common abdominal problems in practice
St. Thomas USVI
| January 29th - 31st, 2024
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, ACVIM
Tampa Bay Medical Consultants
Oldsmare, FL
Howard Seim III D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
Catriona MacPhail D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
Gary, Howard and Catriona are going to discuss management of the most common abdominal problems that they encounter in their clinical practices. This course will present a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of these common problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. This combination is sure to provide you with some very practical tips on a broad range of topics.
Seminar Schedule:
| Travel day | Sunday Jan. 28, 2024 | |
| Registration Seminars Welcome reception |
Monday Jan. 29 | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
| Breakfast Seminars |
Tuesday Jan. 30 | 7:30 am – 8:00 am 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Seminars | Wednesday Jan. 31 | 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
Seminar Topics:
- What’s in my pharmacy ? Antacids. Promotility. Mucosal Protection. Appetite Stimulant. Emetics.
- What’s in my kitchen ? Highly digestible GI diets. Limited ingredient diets. Hydrolyzed diets.
- Acute Gastroenteritis- simplifying diagnostics & treatments.
- Chronic Enteropathies – new classifications and treatment approach. Food-responsive CE. Dysbiosis-responsive CE. Antibiotic-responsive CE. Steroid-responsive CE.
- Probiotics & Fecal Microbial Restoration Therapy.
- Feline Gastrointestinal Lymphoma – what’s different about this ?
- Acute Pancreatitis – the good, bad & ugly
- What’s in my OR?
During the course of our lectures I will suggest a number of affordable surgical instruments you should consider adding to your practice and how to acquire them! -
Performing GI surgery in your OR ‘by yourself’…….what can I do to help make that experience better?
We will discuss a variety of GI surgery cases such as GI foreign bodies, GI neoplasia, feline megacolon, recurrent rectal prolapse. We will focus on techniques and tips to allow a predictably successful outcome. -
Nothing like operating a metabolically deranged, GDV at 3am by yourself!! I think I can help develop a game plan that will take away ‘some’ of the stress!
During this lecture we will operate 4 clinical GDV’s together, develop a fool proof technique of derotating the stomach of each case, evaluate the patients stomach viability, evaluate splenic health, and perform a 15minute gastropexy! All by yourself! -
You just diagnosed a case of gall bladder mucocele. What can you expect if you decide to take the patient to surgery?
During this lecture I will discuss typical surgical findings when GB mucocele patients are operated early, late and after GB rupture. In addition we will look at appropriate techniques for handling the gall bladder and liver during GB resection. -
I’m a little bit of a ‘gear head’ when it comes to new and improved instruments that can make my life easier.
We will look at a new instrument for placement of an esophagostomy feeding tube. -
Got a bleeding hemangiosarcoma that cannot be adequately ‘stabilized’ prior to surgery due to continued hemorrhage? Need to get that spleen out fast? I may have the answer for you!
During this lecture we will take a closer look at the splenic anatomy and discuss why this knowledge will allow us to do a ‘rapid splenectomy’ with only 4 to 5 ligations needed. -
Nervous about performing an anal sacculectomy? I think I can cure this common anxiety with a quick review of the perianal/perineal anatomy and showing you a novel technique for anal sac removal.
During this lecture we will discuss the perianal/perineal regional anatomy and its influence on anal sac removal technique. We will then perform an anal sacculectomy on a clinical case using a novel technique that will enhance your ability to protect the regional anatomy and remove the entire anal sac.
Seminar Speakers
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Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Consultants
Oldsmar, FL
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Howard Seim III D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
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Catriona MacPhail D.V.M., Ph.D
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
College of Veterinary Medicine
Colorado State University
CE Hours
This seminar is approved for 16 CE hrs.
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 complies with the following guidelines:
- Speakers are recognized specialists
- Mandatory recorded attendance
- Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
- Complete seminar notes
- Approved for 16 CE hrs by the AAVSB RACE program
Accommodations
Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef
Having recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation and restoration, the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef welcomes guests to a brand new US Virgin Island hotel experience. Against a stunning backdrop of tropic blue, you are immersed in a dreamy, world-class resort experience. One that draws inspiration from the abundance and diversity of the natural elements and life that surrounds us. Within this thriving ecosystem, we distill the very best of our island environment and seamlessly translate it to you; creating an entirely unique travel experience that’s as richly colorful and lively as the coral reefs that ring these islands.
We are staying at the Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef which is on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. If you are interested in the Morning Star Buoy Haus Beach Resort (which is a short shuttle ride or walk away) please contact our office at 800-487-5650 – This Autograph Collection Resort is beachfront.
Price
Group rooms are sold out. Please contact our office at 800-487-5650 or ivseminars@yahoo.com for current availability
Group room rates at the Westin Beach Resort & Spa:
Run of house: $495.00 dbl /night plus taxes & resort fee
Run of Ocean: $525.00 dbl/night plus taxes & resort fee
- The above room rates are quoted on a Run of House basis. Run of House will include rooms in all buildings of the Hotel. Rooms will be assigned based on availability on the day of arrival.
- The above room rates are quoted on a Run of Ocean basis. Run of Ocean will include all Ocean and Partial Ocean view types in all buildings of the Hotel. Rooms will be assigned based on availability on the day of arrival.
Additional Fees (all fees are subject to change without notice):
- State and local Taxes are currently 12.5%
- State cost recovery fee is currently 2.5%
- Mandatory Daily Housekeeping Fees $6 per room, per day
- Mandatory Roundtrip Porterage Fees $12 per person, roundtrip
- The Resort Fee (currently $40.00 per room per day- discounted from $65.00 for IVS) includes the following amenities: subject to change
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· Non-Motorized Watersports |
· Enhanced Wi-Fi |
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· Beach Chairs & Umbrellas |
· Local & Long-Distance Phone Calls |
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· Snorkeling Gear & Pool Toys |
· Mixology Class & Rum Tasting (2x per week) |
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· Paddle Board Lessons |
· Daily Manager’s Reception |
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· Yoga & Pilate Classes |
· In Room Drinking Water |
Terms:
Check-In: 4:00pm; Check-Out: 11:00am
Deposit:
Your credit card will be charged one nights room/tax to guarantee your reservation.
Cancellations:
Your deposit is refundable up to 45 days prior to your scheduled arrival. You will be charged for your complete stay if you cancel within 45 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show or depart early.
Please Call 1 (800) 487-5650Seminar registration is still open.
Area Attractions
Highlights
Coral World Underwater Observatory
Historic Sites in Charlotte Amalie
Dining at the Westin
Looking for something off-site?
Westin Heavenly Spa
Getting There
Cyril E. King International Airport – STT
The Hotel does not have a shuttle. When you have your bags, walk outside to the waiting commercial cabs for transportation to the Westin. Or if you prefer to rent a car to explore the island. Major car rental companies are located at Cyril E King Airport.
Taxis:
Taxi service available from airport to hotel. Luggage handling fees will also apply.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $1095.00
Advanced: $1115.00
Regular: $1135.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary technicians are welcome- there is an $80 seminar registration discount
Registration Includes:
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16 CE hours
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Breakfast on Tuesday
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All breaks
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Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
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Welcome reception for all on Monday night.
Seminar Registration:
Add to Calendar
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St. Thomas
January 29, 2024 - January 31, 2024
12:05 am - 5:35 pm
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
Please note: Group rooms are sold out. Please contact our office at 800-487-5650 or ivseminars@yahoo.com for current availability
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For The Westin Resort, the easiest way to reserve your hotel room is to book online thru this link:
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Booking Link: click here.
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Please DO NOT use the form below. If you are having trouble booking your room thru the above link, please call our IVS Office at (800) IVS-5650.
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Please only use the hotel request form below, if you are having problems with reserving your room thru the online hotel registration link and are not able to contact our office at 800-487-5650. This form is sent to our office and it will take up to 1 week for our office to receive confirmation from the hotel and then send out a confirmation to you.
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.