Head of Soft Tissue Surgery and European specialist in Small Animal Surgery Dr Karla Lee, Hamilton Specialist Referrals
High Wycombe Vets To Host Emergency CPD Day
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Hamilton Specialist Referrals has announced a comprehensive CPD day focusing on emergency patients on 23 May 2024 at the Holiday Inn in High Wycombe.
The full day session will provide a practical guide to dealing with various emergencies that may present to vets and nurses across multiple disciplines.
Hosted by the expert team from Hamilton Specialist Referrals, attendees will benefit from sessions covering haemoabdomen emergencies, treating infected bites and wounds, and managing anaesthesia requirements for trauma patients, among others.
The full schedule includes:
- The ECC Approach to the Haemoabdomen, presented by Lead HDU Vet and RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Emergency and Critical care Dr Bec Hyland
- Damage Control: Bite Wounds, Severely Infected Wounds and Stick Injuries, presented by Head of Soft Tissue Surgery and European specialist in Small Animal Surgery Dr Karla Lee
- Medical Management of The Jaundiced Patient, presented by Head of Internal Medicine and European specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine Dr Amanda Paul
- Anaesthesia Considerations for The Trauma Patient, presented by European specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia Dr Marieke De Vries
- The Spinal Fracture Patient, presented by European specialist in Veterinary Neurology Dr Pete Smith
- The Orthopaedic Approach to Open Fractures, presented by Clinical Director and Recognised Diplomat in Small Animal Surgery Dr Michael Hamilton
Arlene Connor, Interim Hospital Director at Hamilton Specialist Referrals, said:
“Being presented with an emergency patient can be an intense and high-pressure situation, and it’s one that all vet professionals should do their best to prepare for so they are comfortable making decisions under pressure. We have a brilliant team here at Hamilton Specialist Referrals, all of whom are well equipped and very experienced when it comes to dealing with emergencies and this is an unrivalled opportunity to learn from them.”
Attendees will rack up six hours of CPD across the day as they expand their skills and knowledge in the emergency environment. Tickets cost £80+vat, including lunch and refreshments, and are available at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-emergency-patient-tickets-861637851007.
Hamilton Specialist Referrals is open 24/7 for referrals from surrounding vet practices and is also running various online CPD events for vets and nurses. For more information visit www.hamiltonspecialists.vet.
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