Expired Surgery, anesthesia & pain management
Curacao
| January 30th - February 2nd, 2020
John Berg D.V.M.
Diplomate, ACVS
Professor of Small animal soft tissue surgery
Department of Clinical Sciences
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
North Grafton, MA
Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Associate Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University
This seminar has been designed to provide you with a practical approach to a series of common surgical problems. The combination of a Surgeon and Anesthesiologist/pain management specialist will provide a unique approach to the patient management. The speakers will discuss their approach to management of patients requiring surgery. The problems presented will be everyday common clinical disorders that you have to manage in your practice.
Seminar Schedule:
| Registration Seminars Welcome reception |
Thursday Jan. 30, 2020 | 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
| Breakfast Seminars |
Friday Jan. 31 | 7:30 am – 8:00 am 8:00 am – 12:30pm |
| Seminars | Saturday Feb. 1 | 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Breakfast Seminars |
Sunday Feb. 2 | 7:30 am – 8:00 am 8:00 am – 12:30pm |
Seminar Topics:
Clinical problems to be discussed will include
- Cats with string foreign bodies
- The stridorous dog
- English Bulldogs
- The pale Golden
- The parturient bitch
- The bloated Lab
Specific topics to be covered include:
- Differentials for upper airway obstruction
- Sedation protocols for laryngeal / pharyngeal examination
- Diagnosis and correction of stenotic nares and elongated soft palate
- Anesthesia and postoperative management of brachycephalic breeds
- Feeding tube placement
- Surgery for linear foreign bodies
- Surgery for intestinal obstructions
- Stabilization and surgery for GDV
- Anesthetic protocols for GDV
- Regional analgesia techniques
- Anesthesia of the unstable patient
- Postoperative visceral pain management
- Constant rate infusion techniques made easy
- Surgery for diaphragmatic hernias
- Bladder surgery made easy
- Epidural techniques
- Management of intraoperative hypotension
- Splenectomy and liver lobectomy
- Anesthesia for cesarean section
- C-section surgical techniques
- Anesthesia for cats
Seminar Speakers
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John Berg D.V.M.
Diplomate, ACVS
Professor of Small animal soft tissue surgery
Department of Clinical Sciences
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
North Grafton, MA
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Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Associate Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University
CE Hours
This seminar is approved for 18 CE hrs.
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
Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino
Discover the perfect combination of Caribbean charm and European sophistication when you book a stay at Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino. Our luxurious Curacao hotel offers easy access to a variety of popular attractions, including Christoffel National Park, the Sea Aquarium, Dolphin Academy, Curacao Museum and upscale shopping, dining and nightlife. After an exciting day of exploring the island, relax in elegant guest rooms offering plush bedding, LCD TVs, spacious balconies and spectacular ocean views. Or lounge on our private beach, which boasts sugary white sands and crystal-clear Caribbean waters. Enjoy a memorable meal at one of our five celebrated restaurants, which offer everything from prime cuts of steak to tropical cocktails.
Room Description
- Delight in the detail of our colorfully designed and tropically inspired Caribbean guest rooms.
- Our Curacao luxury resort’s beach location offers stellar ocean views and a vibrant ambiance.
- Enjoy spacious balconies in all of our beautifully decorated Curacao hotel rooms and suites.
- Business amenities include high-speed Internet access, spacious desks and comfortable chairs.
- Additional features include complimentary coffee and tea service, mini refrigerators and wet bars.
- Never miss a moment of your favorite show. Each room includes a LCD TV with international cable.
Price
Group Rates:
Ocean view King: $254.00 dbl/night
plus taxes – currently 24.12% (8.12% taxes and 16% Island Service charge)- subject to change
plus Bellmen US $4.00 per person round trip
plus Housekeeping US $2.50 per room, per day
Terms
Cancellations: Because this is high season- You will be charged for your complete stay if you cancel within 45 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show. There is also a charge if you depart early.
Area Attractions
Looking to dive or snorkel?
Curacao’s restaurants run the range from elegant dining to roadside kiosks, with just about everything between. The Renaissance has several dining options and there are also some wonderful restaurants within walking distance of the resort. Head to the countryside for great seaside seafood and barbecue spots.
Getting There
Airport
Getting to Curacao- several major US airlines service Curacao. You can also fly to Aruba and take a short flight over to Curacao on one of the local airlines.
Getting from Aruba to Curacao
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 this code during checkout in the submit promotion code field.
Payment Type:
Registration Includes:
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18 CE hours
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Breakfast on Friday & Sunday
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All breaks
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Certificate of completion
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Welcome reception for all on Thursday night
Seminar Registration:
Add to Calendar
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Curacao
January 30, 2020 - February 2, 2020
2:00 pm - 12:30 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.