Emergency Medicine; Surgery
Topics
Initial Stabilization of Common Abdominal Surgical Emergencies
This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will provide a practical case-based overview of how to approach dogs and cats presenting with acute abdominal signs. This presentation emphasizes the importance of early recognition of critical illness, stabilization while achieving a definitive diagnosis, and continued treatment prior to going into surgery. This course also includes decision-making strategies for fluid therapy, analgesia, antibiotics, additional care, and when to proceed with surgical exploration. In addition, a structured approach will be provided to improve confidence and clinical outcomes in high-stakes cases.
Learning Objectives
- Prioritize stabilization techniques for patients with acute abdominal signs.
- Utilize point-of-care tools to quickly and accurately assess the patient’s condition.
- Implement targeted medical therapy to manage symptoms and improve outcome prior to surgery.
Presenter: Jacob G. Klos, DVM
The Acute Abdomen: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Post-Operative Care
This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will review radiographic diagnoses of common abdominal surgical emergencies, what to expect in surgery, and how to manage post-operative care.
Learning Objectives
- Radiographic interpretation for acute abdominal cases.
- Types of sutures and when to use them in procedures.
- Surgical techniques and post-operative medication usage.
Presenter: MacKenzie Whyte, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVS (Small Animal)
Address
Asheville Social Hall
81 Broadway Street #101
Asheville, NC 28801
CE Credits
This event is RACE-approved for 2.0 hours of CE credit.
Sponsor(s)
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Cost
As part of our commitment to the veterinary community, we are proud to offer free admission to all veterinary professionals.