Advanced Neonatology In Referral Practice – Lectures & Small-Group Case-Discussions

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Date: Friday 31st January, 2025 - Saturday 1st February, 2025
Start time: 7:44 AM - 7:44 AM
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Cost: £990

This course is aimed at equine practitioners who have attended the VetPD course on Neonatology in 1st Opinion Practice or vets with a good working knowledge in equine neonatology. The lectures and case-based interactive discussions focus on advanced foal care of the critically ill foal requiring a hospital setting.

The world-renowned panel of foal care experts consisting of Professor Pam Wilkins (Univ. of Illinois, USA), Emily Floyd (Rossdales Equine Hospital, Newmarket, UK) and Vikki Scott (University of Glasgow, UK) will share their wealth of experience through the following highly-illustrated interactive lectures (in English, with Dutch moderation):

The Cardiorespiratory Transition
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
The Renal Transition
The Neuroendocrine Transition
CNS Problems of the Foal – Focus on Seizure Control
The Neonatal Immune System
Recognition & Management of Shock
Advanced Concepts in Sepsis Diagnosis & Treatment
Ins & Outs of Fluid Therapy
Advanced Respiratory Therapy
Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
The 4 hours of case-based discussions in small groups will allow attendees to further develop their decision-making skills under the supervision of the world-renowned specialists. Each attendee will be rotating through the following stations:

Foal-Side Quick Assessment Tests Lab
Use & Troubleshooting of Fluid Pumps
Fluid & Medication Rate Calculations
Advanced Imaging of the Foal
The course fee includes lunches, coffee/tea breaks, extensive electronic course notes and a certificate of attendance. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions). On the evening of the first day all attendees are invited to attend the wine & cheese reception. Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available.

Who is it for?

Veterinarians with an interest in horses and veterinary students

The Speakers

<br /> Pam Wilkins DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl.ACVIM, Dipl.ACVECC <br /> American Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine & in Emergency / Critical Care<br /> Dorthy R. Pajak Professor in Companion Animal Medicine<br /> College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, USA<br /> <br /> Emily Floyd BVSc, Dipl.ACVIM, MRCVS<br /> American & RCVS Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine<br /> Rossdales Equine Hospital, Newmarket, Suffolk, England<br /> <br /> Vikki Scott BVetMed, MSc, Dipl.ACVIM, MRCVS<br /> American & RCVS Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine<br /> University of Glasgow, England<br />

The Venue

Lingehoeve Diergeneeskunde, Lienden, near Eindhoven, The Netherlands. (Eindhoven Airport)

Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as

15 hours

Registration and Booking

Click here to reserve your place

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