This year we are providing hands-on lab experiences with orthopedic repair, ultrasound, and CPR training. General conference registration is not required for lab registration. However, general conference registration is required for any lecture or exhibit hall entry. If you are interested in a lab that is at full capacity, please email us to be put on the wait list.
Orthopedic Lab – Thursday Nov 9, 2023
Severe Patellar Luxation in Toy Breed Dogs
Full day of lectures mixed with hands-on lab sessions teaching corrective osteotomy, patellar groove replacement, and other anti-rotation techniques. Will also cover imaging and 3-D modeling. Participants will have the opportunity to work with the latest technology on plastic bone models.
Toy breed dogs are commonly affected by medial patellar luxation. Management of severe MPL (grade 3 and 4) requires proficiency in decision-making, planning and execution of appropriate surgical techniques to avoid recurrent luxation. This course will focus on techniques used to treat more severe grades of MPL using the latest technology to simplify repair and give the best outcome.
Course Objectives:
1. To understand the cause and pathological changes with grade 3 and 4 MPL in toy breed dogs
2. To learn how to plan and perform a DPO and PTO in toy breed dogs.
3. To learn adjunctive techniques to prevent excessive internal rotation of the stifle in MPL patients
Schedule:
8:30 Grade 3 and 4 MPL in toy breed dogs
9:00 Imaging and 3D guides
9:30 Corrective Osteotomy for Patellar Luxation
10:00 Lab 1 – DPO (femur) and PTO (tibia) corrective osteotomy
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Patellar groove replacement
2:00 Lab 2 – Patellar groove replacement
3:00 Adjunctive techniques for anti-rotation
3:30 Lab 3 – patellar sling suture, derotation suture, elastic fixator
4:30 End of course
Instructors Brian Beale and Don Hulse
Point of Care Ultrasound Lab – Thursday Nov 9, 2023
This lab is currently FULL. Please email us if you want to be placed on the wait list OR have a well-behaved dog you would like to volunteer for ultrasound training (free course admission offered for volunteers).
This morning lecture and afternoon hands-on lab with live patients is designed to offer an introduction to all veterinarians interested in implementing Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) into their practice and training proper technique. Different viewpoints and normal findings at these locations will be trained on live animals.
Full lab runs from 10:00am – 5:00pm on Thurs 11/9.
Instructors Katherine Weber and Victoria Riggs
Recover CPR Lab – Thursday Nov 9, 2023
Basic Life Support
This course will teach the concepts and techniques of RECOVER Basic Life Support (BLS). The certification process consists of an online course followed by onsite training at the conference. Participants must complete the 5 hours of RACE-approved CE online BEFORE attending the BLS hands-on lab.
Learning Objectives:
1. Rapidly recognize patients with cardiopulmonary arrest
2. Properly administer high-quality chest compressions using the most up-to-date approaches in dogs and cats
3. Provide mouth-to-snout or intubated ventilation according to current evidence-based guidelines
4. Utilize effective communication and team skills that will improve your ability to manage emergent and critically ill patients
5. Choose the most useful monitoring devices for patients in cardiopulmonary arrest and interpret data from them
6. Administer the most effective drugs and other adjunctive therapies for patients with cardiopulmonary arrest
The Basic Life Support hands-on certification training will be held during two identical sessions from 8:00am-10:00am and 10:00am-12:00pm on Thursday 11/9. This lab is open to all veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.
Recover CPR Lab – Thursday Nov 9, 2023
Advanced Life Support
This course builds upon the Basic Life Support training and teaches the concepts and techniques of RECOVER Advanced Life Support (ALS). The certification process includes an additional 3hr of online coursework followed by onsite training at the conference. Participants must complete the total 8 hours of RACE-approved CE online AND the BLS hands-on lab BEFORE attending the ALS hands-on lab.
Learning Objectives:
1. Rapidly recognize patients with cardiopulmonary arrest
2. Properly administer high-quality chest compressions using the most up-to-date approaches in dogs and cats
3. Provide mouth-to-snout or intubated ventilation according to current evidence-based guidelines
4. Utilize effective communication and team skills that will improve your ability to manage emergent and critically ill patients
5. Choose the most useful monitoring devices for patients in cardiopulmonary arrest and interpret data from them
6. Rapidly diagnose the arrest ECG rhythm to determine the best ALS therapies for the patient
7. Administer the most effective drugs and other adjunctive therapies for patients with cardiopulmonary arrest
The Advanced Life Support hands-on certification training will be held from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Thursday 11/9. This lab is open to all veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.