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Acute Fluid Therapy in the Horse
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Understand the options for acute fluid replacement in the horse.
2. Calculate the amount of fluid replacement required in given situations.
3. Determine the significance of fluid loss and monitor the efficacy of therapy.
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists Guidelines for Anesthesia of Horses
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Develop safe anesthetic care plans for horses
2. Understand the minimums that experts recommend for monitoring anesthesia
3. Recognize anesthetic complications and deal with them
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Atlantoaxial Instability - A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
Understand the pathogenesis of AA instability and pertinent differentials in dogs
Recognize exam and diagnostic imaging findings typical for AA instability
Be familiar with treatment options such as external coaptation of the cervical spine
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals" | Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Behavior Changes in the Aging Pet
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Recognize common age-related behavior changes in dogs and cats
2. Understand the pathophysiology of how to diagnose Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
3. Be familiar with the current treatment and management of Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Canine Degenerative Myelopathy: Update on Diagnosis and Therapy
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Understand the clinical disease spectrum canine degenerative myelopathy
2. Understand the pathophysiology as it relates to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
3. Understand dilemmas associated with diagnosis of degenerative myelopathy
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Case-Based Acid-Base Analysis
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Interpret blood gas analysis data and calculate the expected compensatory response in dogs
2. Recognize mixed ace base disturbances
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Cervical Spondylomyelopathy (Wobbler Syndrome): Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Understand the differences between cervical spondylomyelopathy in large and giant breed dogs
2. Know the advantages and disadvantages of the diagnostic options
3. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods of treatment
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Chemical Restraint for Standing Procedures in the Horse
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Safely sedate horses for common standing procedures.
2. Recognize the common side effects associated with sedatives and analgesics used in the horse.
3. Effectively combine sedative and analgesic drugs.
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Cytology of Skin Masses
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
* List 5 different round cell tumors for which cytology may be helpful in the diagnosis
* List 5 nuclear and cytoplasmic features of malignant cells that can be visualized on cytology
* List 3 differences in the cytologic appearance of epitheilial and mesenchymal neoplasms
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Disorders of Potassium: Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Explain the major factors that determine potassium balance in the body
2. List the common causes of hypokalemia and hyperkalemia
3. Explain how to symptomatically treat hypokalemia and hyperkalemia
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals" | Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Disorders of Sodium: Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Explain how the body regulates extracellular fluid volume and water balance
2. Explain how hypernatremia and hyponatremia arise
3. Explain how hyponatremia can occur with both extracellular fluid volume depletion and volume expansion
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals" | Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Emergency Approach to the Dyspneic Cat
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Recognize clinical signs associated with different causes of respiratory distress in cats.
2. Understand the pathophysiology and diagnosis of respiratory diseases in cats.
3. Devise a plan of action for acute empirical treatment of cats with respiratory distress.
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Environmental Enrichment for Indoor-housed Cats
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Define environmental enrichment for indoor-housed cats.
2. Identify the most appropriate enrichments in individual cases.
3. Implement recommended changes and troubleshoot problems.
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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FAQ's About Acid Base
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Describe the nature of buffers and list the most important buffers in the body.
2. Explain the clinical utility of the Henderson Hasselbach equation.
3. Describe the body's compensatory response to metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis and explain how these responses are fundamentally different.
4. Explain the role of the lungs an...
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals" | Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Feline Aggression: An Overview of Common Problems
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Read feline body language
2. Understand the motivation behind feline aggression problems
3. Obtain the basic concepts behind treating common aggression problems
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Giardia: Diagnosis, Treatments, Control and Zoonotic Concerns
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Understand a logical diagnostic paradigm when looking at canine diarrhea.
2. Understand treatment and control options for different husbandry situations.
3. Provide relevant advise to clients on the real zoonotic concerns of Giardia
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Greyhound Anesthesia and Analgesia
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
* Identify which anesthetic drugs have a longer duration of action in Greyhounds than in other breeds
* List factors of particular concern in Greyhounds undergoing anesthesia
* Describe commonly used nerve blocks for dental procedures
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Head Trauma and Status Epilepticus
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Examine and assess a patient with head trauma
2. Logically treat head trauma
3. Logically treat status epilepticus
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals" | Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Hypercalcemic Disorders in Dogs and Cats - Diagnosis and Management
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Determine when hypercalcemia is dangerous to a patient.
2. List the 3 most common associations or causes of hypercalcemia in the dog and in the cat.
3. Decide upon treatment options for acute vs. chronic hypercalcemia.
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Improving and Extending Xylazine Ketamine Anesthesia
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Safely anesthetize horses for short procedures.
2. Understand how to safely extend xylazine-ketamine anesthesia in the horse.
3. Understand how to adjust drug doses to fit different types of horses.
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Inhalant Anesthetics
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
* Understand how inhalant anesthetics are safely administered
* Identify potential problems in the delivery of inhalants
* Make informed decisions concerning the choice of inhalant anesthetics
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Introduction to Fluid Therapy
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Assess the patient’s dehydration and determine the animal’s fluid needs for correction of dehydration
2. Choose the appropriate crystalloid fluid based on clinical presentation and serum chemistry results
3. Understand how to determine a dog or cat’s daily maintenance fluid needs
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals" | Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Lung Patterns 101: A Radiographic Review
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Understand basic lobar anatomy in the dog and cat
2. Understand the radiographic features and differences between interstitial, bronchial, alveolar, and vascular lung patterns
3. Give examples of diseases with characteristic lung patterns
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals" | Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Management of Open Fractures in the Cat and Dog
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Grade open fractures
2. Make treatment decisions
3. Be familiar with certain principles of wound care
4. Have a better understanding of post-traumatic osteomyelitis
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Meningoencephalitis in Dogs: Overview of Diagnosis and Treatment
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Know the infectious and immune mediated causes of inflammation in the feline and canine central nervous system
2. Appropriately investigate a patient to confirm an inflammatory disorder of the CNS
3. Appropriately treat a patient with CNS inflammatory disease
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Neonatal Physiology and Pathophysiology
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
**At the end of this presentation you will be able to:**
* Have a thorough understanding of normal neonatal physiology.
* Understand how the unique pathophysiology of neonates in response to disease influences treatment protocols.
* Recognize and provide appropriate treatment for common illnesses in the neonate.
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Patellar Luxation
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Understand the pathophysiology behind patellar luxation
2. Grade patellar luxations and make treatment decisions based on clinical signs
3. Be familiar with the different surgical components of corrective surgery
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals" | Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Teaser Preparation in Ruminants
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Understand what makes a good teaser candidate
2. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the different techniques for teaser preparation
3. Understand the basic surgical technique involved in teaser preparation
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals" | Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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The Basics of Puppy Behavior and Problem Prevention
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Understand normal development stages in puppies and adolescent dogs
2. Set puppies up for behavioral success as adults
3. Recognize "red flag" indicators of more serious underlying behavior problems in puppies
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Tooth Root Abscesses in Camelids
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Diagnose tooth root abscesses in camelids based on history, physical examination and radiographic findings.
2. Rule out other differentials for mandibular swelling in camelids.
3. Develop a treatment plan for tooth abscesses in camelids.
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Top Ten Reasons for Dairy Cattle Infertility
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Investigate reasons for sub-acute rumen acidosis
2. Evaluate causes of endometritis
3. Make recommendations for effective transition cow diets
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Top Ten Reasons for High SCC in a Dairy Herd
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Develop a check list to investigate a high Somatic Cell Count (SCC) in a dairy herd
2. Discuss stray voltage’s impact on a diary herd
3. Counsel a diary manager on resolving a high Somatic Cell Count (SCC) in a diary herd
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Treatment of Epilepsy: Standard and Novel Approaches
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the pharmacologic properties of common antiepileptic drugs
2. Recommend an appropriate antiepileptic drug for a patient based on clinical presentation
3. Understand how to employ therapeutic monitor strategies to common antiepileptic drugs
Specialties:
Veterinary "Large Animals" | Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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Vestibular Disease in Dogs and Cats
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
1. Know how to approach a patient with vestibular signs
2. Be familiar with the differences between peripheral and central vestibular disease
3. Know how to diagnose and treat the main differential diagnosis for central and peripheral vestibular signs in dogs and cats
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals"
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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When is the right time to vaccinate the cow?
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
At the end of this presentation you will be able to:
* Understand the metabolic issues in prepartum cow
* Understand the importance of proper heifer vaccination programs
* Understand the metabolic issues in the postpartum cow
Specialties:
Veterinary "Small Animals" | Immunizations / Vaccinations
Disciplines:
Veterinary
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