Comprehensive management of common clinical problems
July 7–9, 2023
Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Associate Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University
Howard Seim D.V.M.
Diplomate, ACVS
Professor of Small animal soft tissue surgery
Colorado State University
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Consultants
Oldsmar, FL
For this seminar I have brought together three specialists: An Internist, an Anesthesia/Pain management specialist and a surgeon who will provide a clinical discussion of how they handle a variety of clinical problems.
The three specialists will present an interactive discussion on how they make decisions on what tests to perform, how to interpret the tests, how to manage the case(initially and long term), when to operate(or not)and what not to do!
Speakers & Topics
Friday: It’s all in your head
Nerve Blocks
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- Step-by-step descriptions and videos of local blocks that fit into any practice will be incorporated throughout the 3-day seminar
Brachycephalic anesthesia
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- Which anesthesia and support drugs do brachycephalics really need?
- How should the airway be managed?
- Emergency management: What to do when your patient’s mucous membranes turn blue!
Nasopharyngeal diagnostics and treatment.
- Where is this nasal“gunk” coming from and what’s causing it?
- How do I make it stop ? Wait a minute – mites can actually live in your nasal passages?
- How do I make it stop? Which antibiotic are recommended for acute and chronic feline and canine nasal disease ?
- How do I make us stop? Which fungus is amongst us? Antifungal treatments for chronic rhinosinusitis.
- How do I make it stop? Non-antibiotic treatments for chronic rhinosinusitis.
Brachycephalic airway surgery – WOW I can breath again!
Surgery for salivary mucocele – the secret to ensure no recurrence.
Saturday: Abdominal Pains.
Infusions, blocks and systemic drugs for surgical and medical abdominal pain
Anesthesia tips for abdominal surgery
- Why should I treat an abdominal patient like an airway patient?
- Intraoperative arrhythmias: pain, electrolyte imbalance, or….?
- Blood pressure and ventilatory support review and tips
Acute Enteropathies.
- Infection, Toxin or Indiscretion – what’s causing that diarrhea?
- If metronidazole is on the naughty list then what can I use to treat acute diarrhea cases?
- A role for luminal binders, opioids, probiotics, diet and fiber in acute diarrhea cases.
- Parvovirus treatment updates.
Gall bladder mucocele – get these cases in the OR early!
Linear foreign bodies – I’ve heard there’s a trick to these!
“Sunday Special”. We pick our favorite anesthesia/analgesia, medical and surgical topic that will help you in practice every day !!
What’s new in acute and chronic pain management? Updates on anti-nerve growth factor monoclonal antibodies, transdermal buprenorphine, and more!
Mitral valve/CHF – which, when and why ? Updated Diet and Drug management of the most common heart disorder you see.
Rapid splenectomy – the 4 ligature splenectomy…..Oh yes you can!
GDV – follow my surgical protocol and decrease you 3am stress level.
Schedule
| Registration | Friday July 7, 2023 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures | Friday July 7 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Sunday | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Accommodations
Westin Gaslamp Quarter
Escape the everyday and travel with confidence to The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Our downtown hotel is the ideal destination to relax, recharge and explore San Diego. Not sure where to start? Here are our top 5 recommendations for the optimal experience: 1) Take a seat at the bar or by the fire feature on the patio to enjoy a refreshing welcome drink. 2) Stroll to the Gaslamp Quarter, Portside Pier or Little Italy to dine al fresco in San Diego’s year-round comfortable climate. 3) Make a splash in the crisp, cool water of the rooftop pool. 4) Relax and revitalize in newly renovated guestrooms
Price:
Run of house group rooms: $235.00 dbl/night plus taxes
Taxes are 12.5% currently and there is a CA assessment fee ($0.54)
plus a daily destination fee of $14.00 per room per night
- daily premium internet access in all rooms and lobby
- two glasses of craft beer or house wine in the Bronze Bird Bar.
- Westin gear lending for one person
Valet parking only at this hotel.
Terms
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.
Things To Do
Things to do in San Diego
The best of San Diego surrounds you with our Downtown location. Stroll to shopping, dining and nightlife in the iconic Gaslamp Quarter, acclaimed Little Italy neighborhood and picturesque waterfront.
Explore San Diego
Need To Know
Registration
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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-
Early Bird: $995.00
Advanced: $1015.00
Regular: $1035.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary Technicians receive an $80 discount using promo code “techsaver”. Enter the code during checkout in the submit promotion code box.
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.
Pricing
Terms
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.
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