UpcomingManaging the trauma patient
Kiawah Island
| April 25th - 27th, 2025
Please note: we are moving over to the new West Beach Conference Center in 2025. This center is still within the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
Ross Palmer D.V.M., MS.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Orthopedics
Colorado State University
Tim Hackett D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Professor of Emergency & Critical Care
Cornell University
Howard Seim III D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
You know how it is…everything is quiet and under control in the clinic when all of sudden you’ve got a frantic client running through the front door with a severely traumatized pet. Now is not the time to read…now is the time to act purposefully and efficiently. First, you’ve got a life to save! Don’t get too focused on the degloving injury or protruding bones just yet. You might want to hold off on the primary repairs until the patient is stable enough to handle such surgical trauma. Once you’ve managed the shock and hemorrhage we’ll take you through the second tier of patient assessment and possibly the need for emergency soft tissue surgery. For some orthopedic trauma cases you may opt to refer to a specialist for definitive treatment, but there is still an expectation and obligation for you to provide the very best first aid care for the patient. Managing pain, covering large wounds, reducing contamination, immobilizing fractures and keeping on top of expected complications will all help improve the outcome of any primary repair. For these patients, treatment of the localized effects of trauma often has both immediate and long-term benefits for the patient. Timely and effective management of shear wounds, joint luxations and fractures can relieve patient discomfort, prevent ongoing damage, and initiate the healing process.
Seminar Schedule:
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Registration: Breakfast |
Friday April 25, 2025 Daily |
7:15 am – 8:00 am 7:15am – 8:00am |
| Lectures: |
Friday April 25 Saturday April 26 Sunday April 27 |
8:00 am – 1:30 pm
8:00 am – 1:30 pm 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Seminar Topics:
Come learn from our Trauma Team comprised of an emergency critical care specialist, a soft tissue surgeon and an orthopedic surgeon. They will guide you from life-saving care to wound care to abdominal surgery and to basic care for fractures & luxations. This team uses real life clinical cases, video examples, practical tips and audience response devices to keep the discussion lively, interactive, relevant and fun.
Come and learn the following:
1. Triage and Emergency Care
• The emergency assessment and what it means to stabilize
• Trauma’s triad of death (acidosis, hypothermia, coagulopathy)
2. Systemic Complications of Trauma
• Cardiac and pulmonary injuries
• Intracranial and spinal trauma
• Non-surgical management of intraabdominal hemorrhage
• The other intraabdominal complications: Urinary and biliary trauma
3. Anesthesia for the Critical Patient
• Principles, rational choices and monitoring
4. Managing patients with severe chest trauma
Chest drain placement
Diaphragmatic hernia repair
Managing a patient with a flail chest segment
5 Managing patients with blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma
Surgically managing uroabdomen
Big dog little dog syndrome – managing severe bite wounds
Ruptured urethra – what do I do?
6. Practical management of open wounds (with a few secrets)
• Open wound first aid
• Wound healing simplified: Clean up, grow up and toughen up
• New wound care & bandage materials and how they work
• How a wound tells you what it needs
• Tie-over bandages – you name the wound and I can bandage it!
• Can you stretch skin to make a wound heal?
7. Traumatic Hip Luxation
• 3 ways to detect hip luxation on physical examination
• How to tell dorsal from ventral luxation
• 5 essential radiographic assessments
• Is closed hip reduction indicated?
• Step-by-step technique for closed hip reduction
• Why traditional Ehmer Slings don’t work
• New & Improved Ehmer Sling technique
• Commercial “off the shelf” Ehmer Slings: cash hog or valuable tool?
• Rats! … the hip re-luxated. Now what?
8. First Aid for Long Bone Fractures (Temporary Bandages & Splints)
• Robert Jones Bandage
• Pre-fabricated splints
• How to custom mold a splint
• How, when and why to make a Spica Splint
• Velpeau Sling for medial shoulder luxation
9. Casting Tips for Definitive Treatment of Selected Fractures
• Case selection (& cases to avoid)
• Common errors that you can avoid
• Practical Tips for application
• Practical tips for monitoring, maintaining and changing the cast
10. Post-operative Critical Care
a. What to expect in the hours and days following trauma
b. Principles of post-operative care
Seminar Speakers
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Ross Palmer, D.V.M., MS.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Orthopedics
Colorado State University
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Tim Hackett D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Professor of Emergency & Critical Care Medicine
Chair, Dept. of Clinical Sciences
Cornell University
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Howard Seim III D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
CE Hours
This program has been submitted for AAVSB RACE 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. However, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. RACE does not “accredit” or “endorse” or “certify” any program or person, nor does RACE approval validate the content of the program.” 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
- Complete seminar notes
Accommodations
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Please note: we are moving over to the new West Beach Conference Center in 2025.
This center is still within the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
Kiawah Island is…ten miles of wide, immaculate, ocean beach on which one – or two – might walk or cycle for hours and hours without interruption. Soothing by day, utterly romantic by night, the beach is complemented by the island’s river, meandering lagoons, and pristine marshlands, and closes each sun washed day safe beneath its own star studded southern sky.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort, the only official owner and operator of resort amenities on Kiawah, has been serving guests on the island for over 25 years.
Resort Amenities
- Over 1,000 employees eager to serve you
- Complimentary on-island transportation, exclusively for Resort guests
- Exclusive use of the ocean front Inn pools and the Tennis Club pool complex
- Complimentary use of all pool complexes
Save hundreds of dollars during your stay through preferred pricing on golf, tennis, Kamp Kiawah and recreational activities
Preferred tee times and court times, and access to all amenities on the island.
Room Description
Our group villas are One bedroom East Beach, Scenic View villas. The view is “scenic” which can include views of the lagoon, woods, or golf course. Please note that this is not a classic resort. Our villas are spread out around the property. The Sanctuary Resort is also on the property but is not part of our room block.
Price
One Bedroom Scenic view Villas: Group Rates–$255.00 dbl/night plus taxes and resort service fee
**One Bedroom Villas come with only 1 King bed and some also come with a pull-out sofa. If you’d like 2 King beds, we can look into upgrading you into a 2 Bedroom Villa, just give us a call**
Additional fees (subject to change without notice):
- Rates are presently subject to a 7.0% South Carolina state tax and a total of 6% local taxes, and subject to change without notice.
- A Resort Service Fee of 9% per villa per day will apply to all guest rooms utilized. The Resort Service Fee includes on demand, on-island transportation (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) to all resort owned venues.The Resort Fee also includes daily housekeeping, high speed wireless internet access, 800 and local phone calls, in-room coffee and access to the two villa resort pools, Night Heron and West Beach.
Extra days and 2- and 3-bedroom villas available based on resort availability.
The maximum occupancy at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is two (2) adults per bedroom. Children under the age of 18, when accompanied by an adult and staying in the same room, are free of charge.
Our group villas are One bedroom East Beach, Scenic View villas. The view is “scenic” which can include views of the lagoon, woods, or golf course. Please note that this is not a classic resort. Our villas are spread out around the property. The Sanctuary Resort is also on the property but is not part of our room block.
Terms
Your credit card will be needed to guarantee your room. There is no penalty if you cancel at least 14 days prior to your scheduled arrival. If you cancel within 14 days of your scheduled arrival you will be charged for your complete stay.
Area Attractions
Kiawah Island is renowned for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and vast salt marshes, Kiawah has a mixture of lush maritime forests, brackish water ponds, and picturesque dunes. During your stay on Kiawah, tour the island with our Naturalist staff as they open your eyes to the nature of Kiawah. Learn more about Kiawah Island’s Nature Program.
Kiawah Island remains a haven for those who stay. However, the reasons for visiting have become more varied. From ten miles of romantic, unspoiled beach to 30 miles of paved, biking trails. From kayaking and canoeing adventures to alligator and birding walks. From oceanfront fine dining to riverside oyster roasts.
Then there’s the golf – spectacular golf. Five championship courses, including the world-famous Ocean Course, host of the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches and the 1997 & 2003 World Cup of Golf.
This is Kiawah Island, where nearby Charleston’s influences abound. The choices are plentiful and the people are polite to a fault. Kiawah’s friendly character is derived from the gracious Charleston lifestyle, in which Southern Hospitality is never the exception and every meal is a celebration of tastes. The island’s proximity to such a charming and desired destination is not only convenient. It’s also unique. The transportation is seamless; the resort experience unlike any other.
Restaurants
On and about the island, your private table overlooks splendid surf, lagoons, gardens or fairways, while you dine on exquisitely prepared and presented native foods complemented by the perfect wine or beverage, and accompanied by the soft sound of the tropics. Select a dining option below, or feel free to contact our concierge for personalized assistance.
Some close-by restaurants: Lokals, Red Sky Grill, Hege’s Brasserie Francais Classique.
Dining options on Kiawah Island
Outdoor Activities
Kiawah Island Golf Resort is home to a fascinating array of wild creatures with a diverse ecosystem. The recreation programs are, quite simply, unsurpassed. For those who wish to immerse themselves in water, enjoy the pools, kayaking and, of course the Atlantic Ocean. For those that want to explore by land, bicycles and miles of trails are available. There is something for everyone in your family to enjoy at Kiawah. Learn more
Golfing
Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers challenging golf courses and hotel vacation packages that are unmatched set in a beautiful natural setting near historic Charleston, South Carolina. Equally appealing, our villa and golf vacations provide legendary golf traditions flavored with the spirit of world-class competition.
Our golf resort packages provide unmatched play on any one of five championship golf courses designed by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Gary Player and Clyde Johnston. Learn more
Tennis
Kiawah, #2 Tennis Resort in the World by Tennisresortsonline.com! With two complete tennis complexes located on our 10-mile Island, you’ll always be close to a championship court. Choose from the Roy Barth Tennis Center—featuring nine Har-Tru clay courts and three hard courts—or the West Beach Tennis Club, with 10 Har-Tru courts and two lighted hard courts. No matter where you play or practice, the result is the same: You’ll experience the ultimate go-for-the-gold standard in service, instruction, and above all, enjoyment. Learn more
Pools
KIGR guests have exclusive and complimentary access to three new resort-owned and operated pools including two new expanded pool areas in Night Heron Park and West Beach Village. The Tennis Club Pool has been designated as an adult only pool allowing for a private getaway guests over 21 years old. Seasonal towel service is available at the Tennis Club pool. The newly improved Night Heron pool complex, the resorts most popular pool, is the ideal spot for families. Conveniently located in the middle of our 21 – acre park and recreational facility, it is only steps for the beach, Night Heron Pool offers full service poolside dining (seasonally) and is heated in the spring and fall and chilled in the summer to make it even more enjoyable. Our newest pool complex, the West Beach Pool located adjacent to the Tennis Center offers a number of interactive water features including a large slide. Convenient to the shops and dining in The Straw Market and beach access this pool area is a great place for family fun. Learn more
Charleston
Sit high atop a horse-drawn carriage as candy-colored homes glide by, admire elaborate gardens, and dine Lowcountry style; this is Charleston, a remarkable journey through time, mere minutes from our island. Known for rich history, well-preserved architecture, a celebrated restaurant community and mannerly people, the Charleston area has been named Top U.S. City by Condé Nast Traveler 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the third consecutive year the historic coastal destination has received the No. 1 U.S. City ranking. Learn more
As a guest of Kiawah Island Golf Resort, you have at your fingertips a concierge who exists solely to make your stay at our Resort as rich and varied an experience as you care to enjoy. From a carriage, boat, bicycle or walking tour of nearby Charleston – rated third top choice for domestic travel by readers of Condé Nast Traveler – to an extraordinary off-island meal at places only the locals can name. From a list of just the right places to shop for handmade crafts, American and English antiques, fine art or jewelry, to a tour of a legendary plantation.
Don’t feel like driving? Let those of us who experience the city daily be your guide to the highlights of a trip downtown. We offer comprehensive excursions that will take you to such intriguing places as Fort Sumter, the Calhoun Mansion, and Drayton Hall Plantation. Or see the Holy City the way the colonists did – from a horse-drawn carriage.
Of course, you’ll want to be sure to say hello to over 10,000 animals at the new South Carolina Aquarium, opened in 2000. Kiawah Island Golf Resort was proud to donate one million dollars to the aquarium in the continuing effort to keep people aware of the many ways that nature plays a role in our lives. In fact, the loggerhead turtles that you’ll see at the aquarium were hatched from nests right here on Kiawah Island!
All of this and more awaits you in our Lowcountry paradise. And all is at your beck and call as our privileged guest. Learn more
Getting There
Airport
Charleston International Airport
Please note that because of the location of the Island we recommend you rent a car for the drive there.
Local Transportation Information
Please note that with the location of the Island- if you are flying in- you should rent a car at the airport.
Access is easy – click here for complete directions
Please note that motorcycles are not allowed on the Island.
When you arrive at the gate inform the personnel that you are there for the veterinary seminar and are staying at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort. They will provide you with directions to registration. If you are just coming for the seminar each day- inform the personnel that you are attending the veterinary seminar.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $1135.00
Advanced: $1155.00
Regular: $1175.00
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:
- 16 CE hours
- complete seminar notes
- Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack
- breakfast and breaks daily
Seminar Registration:
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Kiawah Island
April 25, 2025 - April 27, 2025
12:05 am - 5:05 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
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.