Upcoming Urgent and emergent medicine update
Steamboat Springs CO
| February 25th - 27th, 2027
Elsa Beltran Ldo Vet
DipECVN, PGCertVetEd FHEA, MRCVS
European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Associate Professor in Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery
The Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Lynelle Johnson, DVM, PhD
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
UC Davis
David Maggs, BVSc
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Professor of Ophthalmology
UC Davis
This seminar has been designed to present the most current information on the diagnosis and initial treatment of many clinical problems that you are commonly asked to manage. The main emphasis of the seminars will be to give you practical information that you can readily utilize in your practice.
Seminar Schedule:
| Registration: | Thursday Feb. 25, 2027 | 6.30 am – 7.00 am |
| Breakfast: | Daily | 6.30am – 7.00 am |
| Lectures: |
Thursday Feb. 25
Friday Feb. 26
Saturday Feb. 27 |
7.00 am – 9.30 am 7.00 am – 9.30 am
7.00 am – noon |
Seminar Topics:
Dr. Beltran:
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The neurological Exam in the Emergency room – What do I need to know?
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Traumatic brain and vertebral column injury – essential concepts for treatment
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Acute spinal cord lesions – How can I approach those cases?
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Acute vestibular syndrome, when should I be worried?
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Seizures in the emergency room, What can I do?
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Acute encephalopathies from vascular to inflammatory
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Clinical cases in the emergency room
Dr. Johnson:
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Is it the lungs this time or the heart?
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How (and why) to evaluate laryngeal function
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Aspiration pneumonia in cats versus dogs
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Initial management of respiratory distress
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Rational use of cough suppressants
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Antimicrobial stewardship in the emergency room
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Which bronchodilator is most effective?
Dr. Maggs:
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My TonoPen drives me crazy. Can you help?
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Could this patient have uveitis?
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How do I treat uveitis?
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Could this patient have both glaucoma & uveitis?
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How should I treat a patient with both glaucoma & uveitis?
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How deep is that corneal ulcer?
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What do I do when an ulcer doesn’t heal in 7 days?
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Can I do a grid keratotomy or diamond burr debridement?
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This ulcer looks infected – What’s the best antibiotic?
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Which ulcers need serum?
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Proparacaine really made him feel better; can I send it home?
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What’s a good ocular analgesic?
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Triple antibiotic causes fatal anaphylaxis in cats; right?
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Do dogs and cats get allergic conjunctivitis?
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Suddenly blind… Could it be Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARDS)
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What ophtho drugs should I have in my pharmacy?
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One drop or two?
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Ointments or drops?
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Atropine – Which cases? How often? Any contraindications?
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My favorite 3 antiviral drugs for cats
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Topical Pred or Dex?
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Can I use a systemic steroid and a topical NSAID together?
Seminar Speakers
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Elsa Beltran Ldo Vet
European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Associate Professor, Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery
Chairperson of the Education Committee of the ECVN
Department of Clinical Science & Services
The Royal Veterinary College, University of London
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Lynelle Johnson
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor Emeritus of Medicine
U.C. Davis
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David Maggs B.V.Sc.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Professor of Ophthalmology
U.C. Davis
CE Hours
- 15 CE hours
- Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
- Complete seminar notes
- Breakfast and all breaks
Accommodations
Steamboat Grand Hotel
The Steamboat Grand brings a new level of service to one of America’s favorite year-round ski resorts. Surround yourself in casual elegance and enjoy all of the amenities that the Grand has to offer! Located at the base of the Steamboat Ski area, The Steamboat Grand features 328 beautifully appointed guestroom accommodations, offering hotel rooms, condominiums and luxurious penthouses all in one location.
The Steamboat Grand offers hotel rooms with one king or two queen sized beds and studio suites with a queen platform bed. All rooms feature Sealy Posturepedic pillow-top mattresses, hardwood custom cabinetry, polished granite counter tops, 32″ flat screenTV’s, in-room safes, hair dryers and robes. Our run of house includes: King with balcony, fireplace and whirlpool tub, our standard Hotel Double Queen with standard bathroom, or our Studio suite with double bed, kitchenette, sitting area with full-sized sofa pullout.
Price:
Run of house: King or double queen or studio: $388.41 dbl/night (inclusive of 7% resort fee) plus taxes
One bedroom, one bath condo: $623.81 dbl/night (inclusive of 7% resort fee) plus taxes
Also current state room and lodging tax: 20.4% taxes- subject to change
Resort fee includes: Newspapers in the Lobby, In-Town Shuttle Service, Concierge Service, In-Room Coffee/Tea, Ski Valet Service, Ski Storage, Fitness Center, Pool and Hot Tubs, Computer and printer access.
Two, three & four bedroom condos- our travel group will be happy to check pricing & availability for you. Please call 800-487-5650
Overnight Parking Fees: Winter: $25.00 Ski Time Square Parking, $30.00 Self-Parking in Hotel underground garage, $35.00 Valet. Subject to change.
Terms:
Deposit: 10% of the lodging are due at time of booking. Full and final payment is due 30 days prior to arrival
Cancellations: Reservations cancelled between time of reservation and 30 days prior to arrival forfeit the 10% deposit. Cancellations within 30 days of arrival forfeit the entire amount. No refund for late arrivals, early departures, no-shows or downgrades.
Area Attractions
Visit Steamboat
Steamboat Ski Resort, located just outside of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is a premier ski destination famous for its Champagne Powder®. The resort is situated across seven mountain peaks within the Park Range and overlooks the Yampa Valley.
The area has a rich western heritage and is one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado. Steamboat Springs has been dubbed Ski Town, U.S.A. due to the fact that more Olympians call Steamboat home than any other ski resort.
Lift and ski rental discounts- will be available just prior to the seminar.
There will also be a 15% discount on lift tickets and a 30% discount on ski rentals and 15% discount on ski butlers. (must be purchased at least 7 days prior and terms and conditions apply.
Getting There
You can either fly to Denver and drive up to Steamboat or fly directly into Hayden Airport at Steamboat Springs.
There is commercial shuttle service from Hayden Airport to Steamboat Springs
As for transportation around town, The Steamboat Grand offers a complimentary shuttle downtown from 1:15 pm to 10:15 pm, leaving the front door of the hotel fifteen and forty-five after the hour. The city of Steamboat also has a free transit system- all subject to change.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $1115.00
Advanced: $1135.00
Regular: $1155.00
Special Pricing:
- Veterinary Technicians are always welcome- there is an $80 discount for registration
Registration Includes:
- 15 CE hours
- Complete notes
- Breakfast and breaks daily
- Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
Seminar Registration:
Add to Calendar
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Steamboat
February 25, 2027 - February 27, 2027
12:05 am - 5:45 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:
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For Steamboat, the easiest way to reserve your hotel room is to go online
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Booking Link: Click here to book your room
- 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.
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.
Submitting this form does not confirm your booking.
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.