Neonatal and pediatric emergencies in dogs and cats (vet)

Description

This course will cover the basic and advanced aspects of canine and feline neonatal and pediatric emergencies. In addition, it will provide an in-depth overview of physiology and pathophysiology of neonates, an up-to-date approach to diagnosis and treatment of most common emergencies in this population of patients. All recommendations are based on current veterinary research as well as the author’s experience working in emergency and critical care field for over 10 years. This course will consist of non-interactive lessons in the form of videos, quiz questions, and handouts. The handouts and questions will re-enforce the most important concepts of each lesson. Completion of all lessons (videos, quizzes, and handouts) will take a minimum of 1.5-2 hours.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will learn

· Main physiologic and pathophysiologic aspects of canine and feline neonatal and pediatric emergencies

· The diagnostic approach to a neonatal canine and feline patient

· The treatment approach to a neonatal canine and feline patient

· Controversies of antibiotic therapy in neonatal dogs and cats

· The approach to most common neonatal and pediatric emergencies

· EXTRA VIDEO: Determination of fetal heart rate in pregnant dogs and cats presenting with dystocia (ultrasound M-mode).

Level: Intermediate

Audience: This course is focused towards veterinarians and veterinary technicians working in emergency rooms and ICUs; as well as veterinary students. These materials have been successfully used by interns, residents and students of American Colleges of Veterinary Medicine.

Course outline:

Part 1: Definitions and physiology of a neonatal patient

Part 2: Diagnostic approach

Part 3: Treatment approach

Part 4: Common pediatric and neonatal emergencies

EXTRA: Determination of fetal heart rate in pregnant dogs and cats presenting with dystocia (ultrasound M-mode).

What You Will Learn!

• Approach to diagnosis of pediatric emergencies in dogs and cats;
• Approach to stabilization and treatment of pediatric emergencies in dogs and cats;
• Physiology and pathophysiology of neonatal patients and their differences from adult animals;
• Determination of fetal heart rate (ultrasound M-mode).

Who Should Attend!

• Veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants, veterinary students

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