Internal Medicine Challenges for Advanced Practitioners

Date: April 26 - April 27, 2019

Description:

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis 2-day practical course was designed for equine practitioners with a good working knowledge in internal medicine and covers challenging conditions and new developments in the field. Each of the following hot topics will be addressed via well-illustrated, interactive case-discussions providing a platform for the panel of speakers to share pitfalls, erroneous clinical conclusions and useful tips and tricks:The Neurologic Horse Diagnostic Procedures & Laboratory TestingWhats new in Hepatic DiseasesAbdominal Ultrasound Valuable Tips & TricksMaking Sense of Lower Airway Test Results & Therapeutic StrategiesNew Developments in Endocrine DiseasesInvestigation of the Thin HorseUrinary Tract DisordersUpdate on Gastric Ulcer DiseasesBetween both afternoons, 7 hours of practical sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice on live horses and cadaver specimens and to ask questions in small groups (2 4 attendees / ultrasound machine), all under the supervision of specialists. Each attendee will rotate through the following practical sessions:Abdominal Ultrasound & Liver/Renal Biopsy TechniquesRespiratory Endoscopy incl. BAL, Tracheal & Guttural Pouch Washes etc.Neurological Exam & US-Guided Spinal Fluid CollectionThoracic & Cardiac UltrasoundAdvanced Gastroscopy TechniquesClinical Pathology in Hepatic, Endocrine, Respiratory & Urinary Disease: Selection & Interpretation of Lab Tests

Event Address: New England Equine Medical & Surgical Center 15 Members Way, Dover, New Hampshire, United States

For More Information:Robin Johnson,VetPD

PO Box 951832 ,Lake Mary ,FL ,32795 ,United States

18448706097, office@vetpd.com, vetpd.com