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GVMA 2008 Summer Convention
CE Program - Sunday, June 1
Small Animal
Pharmacology — Bruce KuKanich, DVM, PhD, DACVCP
Dog Breed Specific Differences in Pharmacology/ Current Recommendations on the Treatment of Shock — 8–9:40 am
Breed specific differences in clinical pharmacology will be discussed including Collies, Greyhounds, Alaskan malamutes, and Giant Schnauzers, among others.
Current recommendations on the treatment of shock including corticosteroids, IV fluids, and opioids. Cephalosporin Antimicrobials: Beyond Cephalexin and Cefazolin/ Opioid Analgesics, New Information on Old Drugs — 10–11:40 am
Discussion covers the new long acting cefovecin and lowered cost of 2nd and 3rd generation cephalosporins. Spectrum of activity, indications, and current dosing regimens will be detailed.
New information on hydromorphone, morphine, oxymorphone, buprenorphine, nalbuphine, and butorphanol including updated dosing recommendations for both dogs and cats.
Critical Care — Rebecca Kirby, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
Acute Respiratory Distress — 8–9:40 am
What to do when they are so blue... Identifying critical respiratory problems through careful observation of breathing patterns will allow the clinician to provide life-saving intervention prior to taking radiographs or doing blood gases. Veterinarians will learn through videos and slides how breathing patterns can help identify the areas of pathology.
Acute Abdominal Hemorrhage — 10–11:40 am
Stabilizing the animal with an acute bleeding abdomen provides challenge to the veterinary clinician. Methods of stabilizing the animal as well as diagnostic and therapeutic procedures will be emphasized.
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