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An invitation to
Veterinary Medical Practitioners,
14th Annual Emergency Medicine Conference: |
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Sponsored by: College of Veterinary Medicine Kansas State University KSU-Student Chapter of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society |
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Continuing Education Contact Hours
8.0 Clock Hours
Date and Time
Saturday, November 12, 2005
8:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Location
Frick Auditorium, Mosier Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1800
Denison, Manhattan, KS
Frick Auditorium is located on the second floor of Mosier Hall. Enter at
the Emergency Entrance. Signs will be posted to direct you to
registration.
Questions
If you have any questions please contact Linda Johnson by phone at
785-532-5696 or e-mail at VMCE@vet.k-state.edu , Veterinary Medical
Continuing Education at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State
University.
Conference Objectives
The objectives of this conference are to cover a gamut of neurologic
diseases in dogs and cats that occur in the emergency setting. Some
disorders are truly emergent i.e., acute spinal cord injury, head trauma
and status epilepticus; whereas others occur acutely but still pose a
diagnostic challenge i.e., vestibular disease, acute lower motor neuron
disease. These discussions will use case-based materials to provide a
review of neuroanatomic localization differential diagnoses, diagnostic
approaches, and specific therapeutic strategies.
Conference Schedule
| 7:30 am | Registration | |
| 8:00 am | Welcome | Dr. Ralph Richardson, Dean Dr. Lisa Moore, Associate Professor and SCVECCS Advisor |
| 8:10 am | Neurologic Examination for the Critical Patient | The neurologic examination and localization will be reviewed with emphasis placed on the critical and trauma patient. |
| 9:15 am | Refreshment Break | |
| 9:30 am | Management of Acute Spinal Cord Injury | A discussion of the pathophysiology of acute spinal cord injury and treatment strategies for patients with intervertebral disk disease and spinal fractures. |
| 10:30 am | Refreshment Break | |
| 10:45 am | Status Epilepsy | Discussion of therapeutic approaches and management of status epilepsy in dogs and cats. |
| 12:00 noon | Lunch (included with registration fee) | |
| 12:45 pm | Acute Vestibular Dysfunction | A review of vestibular dysfunction and differentials with treatment strategies. |
| 2:00 pm | Refreshment Break | |
| 2:15 pm | Acute Lower Motor Neuron Disorders | A discussion of several diseases that present with acute onset neuromuscular dysfunction. |
| 3:30 pm | Refreshment Break | |
| 3:45 pm | The Encephalopathic Cat | Review of disorders and treatments of common encephalopathic disorders of cats. |
| Management of Head Trauma in Dogs and Cats | Review of the pathophysiology and clinical approach to management of traumatic brain injury. | |
| 5:30 pm | Questions and Answers | |
| 5:45 pm | Evaluation and Adjourn |
Guest Speaker
Joan Coates,
DVM, DACVIM - Neurology
Dr. Joan Coates received her DVM from the University of Missouri,
Columbia in 1990. She completed an internship in small animal medicine
and surgery at Texas A&M University followed by a residency and MS
degree in Neurology and Neurosurgery at Auburn University. She was an
assistant professor at the University of Georgia, 1994-1997, and then an
assistant professor at Texas A&M University, 1997-2003. Dr. Coates
joined the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine faculty
in 2003 and is currently an associate professor in the Department of
Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.
KSU Student Chapter of
Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
KSU SCVECCS was started in the Spring of 1995 by a group of interested
students eager to enhance their education in the field of emergency
medicine and critical care. The purpose of this organization is the
advancement of knowledge and the promotion of the specialties of
emergency medicine and critical care with the veterinary school and the
community.
2005-2006 KSU-SCVECCS Officers
President • Shelly Adrian, Class of 2007
Vice-President • Ann Burgdorf, Class of 2007
Secretary/Treasurer • Kellie Triplett, Class of 2008
Wet Lab Coordinator • Nora Springer, Class of 2008
Faculty Advisor • Dr. Lisa Moore
Sponsors
Thank you to the following companies for their contributions to this
conference.
Manhattan area information
www.vet.k-state.edu/index/local.htm
Visit our conference web site at:
www.vet.k-state.edu/CE/index.htm