The best anesthetic monitor has always been the veterinary technician. When critically ill or injured patients require anesthesia and a delay is not possible, the technician will need to bring their best skills. I will cover all the basic to advanced monitoring techniques and their applications including pulse oximetry, capnography, blood pressure monitoring (invasive and…
This presentation covers the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to IMT with brief discussion on comorbidities including Vector-borne diseases and IMHA, as well as practical approaches to case management. Date & Time Wednesday, August 10, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start of the…
This presentation covers the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to IMT with brief discussion on comorbidities including Vector-borne diseases and IMHA, as well as practical approaches to case management. Date & Time Tuesday, August 16, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start of the…
Toxicities are commonly encountered in both the emergency room and general practice. This program will review the general approach to toxicities as well as treatment and monitoring of specific, commonly encountered toxins. Date & Time Wednesday, August 17, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior…
The clinical utility of AFAST®, its target-organ approach, and its applied fluid scoring system may be applied to virtually all subsets of patients. The previously published T3 designation encompassed the traditional 3 subsets of Trauma, Triage (non-trauma), and Tracking (monitoring). Date & Time Tuesday, August 23, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration…
The clinical utility of AFAST®, its target-organ approach, and its applied fluid scoring system may be applied to virtually all subsets of patients. The previously published T3 designation encompassed the traditional 3 subsets of Trauma, Triage (non-trauma), and Tracking (monitoring). The “T3” designation was created for veterinarians to avoid the onslaught of confusing acronyms for…
A growing body of evidence supports the value of early enteric nutrition in the management of a variety of diseases. In response, veterinary technicians must become more comfortable with enteric feeding methods. This lecture reviews the indications for supplemental enteric nutrition, the commonly used feeding tubes, their placement, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Date & Time Thursday,…
This program will explore the basics of equine ophthalmology. Steps of ophthalmic examination and normal variances will be reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment of corneal ulcerations, neoplasia, and equine recurrent uveitis will be discussed. Date & Time Tuesday, September 13, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes…
This session will review a novel tool in the clinician’s toolbox – liquid biopsy – a test that evaluates a blood sample for the presence of circulating tumor DNA which indicates the current presence of cancer in the body. This session will review the basic principles of liquid biopsy testing and how this technology may…
This session will review normal labor and how to identify when a dystocia is occurring in a ruminant, as well as when it is necessary to intervene to aid delivery of the calf. Proper handling and restraint, common malpositions, cesarean section, and fetotomy will be discussed. Date & Time Wednesday, October 12, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm…
This session will review TFAST point-of -care ultrasound views. Dr. Lisciandro will discuss how to use TFAST techniques to diagnose pleural and pericardial effusion. Date & Time Tuesday, October 18, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start of the event. Files Course Handout…
This course will review of hemostasis and feline thromboembolic disease. Diagnostics, reperfusion injury, treatment, and prognosis will be discussed. Date & Time Wednesday, October 19, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start of the event. Files Course Handout Zoom Webinar Details Meeting URL:…
This course will review the basic information you need to know to start seeing backyard poultry in your practice. Basic poultry medicine, regulatory considerations, and common diseases will be reviewed. Date & Time Tuesday, October 25, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start…
Cations may be the cutest of the ions, but they are only part of the equation. This lecture will cover all things homeostasis, electrolyte balance, fluid shifts, ions, buffers, and more. The many systems involved, as well as their derangements in our patients will be the focus of this presentation for veterinary technicians and assistants.…
In this premium webinar produced in partnership with Vet Candy Studios, we will review the basics of diabetes mellitus in dogs. We will discuss anatomy, pathophysiology, comorbidities, management, and more! Date & Time Wednesday, November 2, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start…
Cations may be the cutest of the ions, but they are only part of the equation. This lecture will cover all things homeostasis, electrolyte balance, fluid shifts, ions, buffers, and more. The many systems involved, as well as their derangements in our patients will be the focus of this presentation for veterinary technicians and assistants.…
In this program, we will review Vet Blue, a novel technique for point-of-care ultrasound of lungs in veterinary patients. We will discuss scoring and how to diagnose and track common respiratory conditions. Date & Time Tuesday, November 1, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior…
Within the last several years cognition and affect researchers have tried to understand the animal state better. Some studies show a more human like perception to pain with an emotional state, while others refute this conclusion. We will learn how to interpret our patients based on the evidence we have from measured behavioral and biological…
Respiratory distress is a common presentation in both emergency and general practice. This program will review localization of disease to different parts of the respiratory tract, common diseases, and approach to stabilization and diagnosis. Date & Time Wednesday, December 7, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15…
This lecture provides a general overview of the evaluation and intervention of sick neonatal and pediatric patients with emphasis on review of the physiologic differences between neonatal, pediatric, and adult canines and felines. History collection, physical examination, and sample collection techniques are discussed. Normal vital parameters, laboratory reference ranges, fluid therapy and nutritional calculations are…