The FAB/ESFM pre-BSAVA day is aimed at giving practitioners real tips and ideas to take back to practice. In addition to such great topics as food allergies, atopy, FIP and uretheroliths the day also includes 4 feline practice tips sessions which cover essential techniques and practical guidance for the busy clinician.
When: April 7, 2010.
Where: ICC, Birmingham.
For further details contact: ++44 (0)1747 871872 or email: conferences@fabcats.org.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
2010 Feline Symposium pre-BSAVA congress
Monday, November 9, 2009
ESFM Congress 2010
ESFM's Annual Feline Congress, has been running since 2002 and in this time has earned an excellent reputation for providing first-class presentations, in great locations, with a fabulous social programme.
The 9th annual ESFM congress will be covering the subjects of feline dentistry and feline pain management. Leading the team of expert speakers will be Dr Philippe Hennet from Paris on dentistry and Dr Sheliah Robertson from Florida on pain managment. As usual the programme is designed for the practitioner- aiming to be practical and applicable to everyday work, tackling common problems and giving tips and insights.
Where: Amsterdam.
When: 18-20 June 2010.
For more information: www.fabcats.org/confernces/congress/2010
Friday, November 6, 2009
Orthopaedic Surgery
External fixation is an extremely versatile means of dealing with a wide variety of fractures in the dog and cat. The theoretical portion of this two-day course will cover fixator design, fracture planning and fixator frame construction. The course will have a large practical element, with delegates learning to apply external fixators to plastic pipes and then to cadaver limbs.
This is beginner’s course for all small animal surgeons who wish to improve their skills repairing fractures. Previous orthopaedic experience is not required. The emphasis on practical exercises should give all delegates the confidence to use external fixation as a routine part of their surgical practice.
What the course will help the attendees to do
• Properly plan the fracture repair
• Treat common fractures of the radius/ulna and tibia
• Use fixators to augment pin and tension band repairs of the humerus and femur
• Treat mandibular fractures
• Deal with open fractures
• Avoid complications by the use of modern techniques and implants
By the end of this course delegates should have a thorough understanding of:
• The various components used to create external fixators
• Fracture forces and how to neutralise them with external fixation
• Practical techniques for the application of external fixators
• The common complications and how to deal with them.
When: December 16 & 17, 2009.Where: Swindon.
For more information: www.improvecpd.ie
Society of Greyhound Vets Autumn Conference
This years Society of Greyhound Veterinarians autumn conference will take place in November in Birmingham. Speakers include spokespersons from the GBGB and the Horse Racing Authority. The Wednesday afternoon session on evidence based treatment will include a workshop giving delegates a chance to see how clinical audit works in practice. For all conference queries, contact Raymond Gee at 0044 1923 857450, or e-mail: raymond.gee@btinternet.com
When: November 10-11
Where: Birmingham, uk
Connacht Veterinary Clinical Society
On November 27, Prof. Paraic Dixon will speak on upper airway conditions of horses: sneezes and discharges. Eloisa Terzo will discuss chest radiology in small animals on December 10. A practitioner forum will take place on January 21 where Hamish Rogers will discuss veterinary fish
farm practice, Aidan Miller will present a case investigation of a dog with Ascites and Rita Gately will examine on-farm casualty slaughter. On February 11, Finbar Mulligan will discuss current nutrition-related diseases on farms. All events are scheduled to begin at 8.30pm.
Where: Oranmore Lodge Hotel
When: various dates
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Small Animal dentistry - the next steps & radiography
The course will consist of a mix of short review lectures, followed by 'hands-on' practical sessions. The interactive nature of the sessions, together with one-to-one tuition, help to ensure that delegates get the most out of the course.
Who should attend
Any veterinary surgeon involved in general small animal practice. New graduates and experienced vets can all learn techniques to make life easier, increasing dental workload and income for the practice and most importantly improving patient care.
What the course will help the attendees to do
- To plan a structured approach to dental extractions
- To try and banish Brutalectomy - replacing it with surgical exodontia
- To understand the benefits of good equipment
- To gain the knowledge to confidently tackle "difficult" extractions "
- To gain a grounding in oral fracture repair techniques
- To gain a basic understanding of the role of dental radiography techniques
- To understand positioning to allow visualisation of teeth
- To recognise normal anatomy and common pathology
- To educate clients as to the benefits of radiography
- To allow practices to charge properly for quality work
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, delegates should have an understanding of the following:
- Dental equipment - choosing the right stuff
- Dental Radiography - its role and uses in "ordinary" general practice "
- How to use surgical extractions to avoid the trauma of brutalectomy
- An introduction to oral fracture repairs
- FORL's & Feline extraction techniques
- How to charge properly & to encourage clients to value the service.
Where: Swindon.
For more information: www.improvecpd.com
Emergency Surgery in the Dog and Cat
This course is designed to teach participants the technical aspects of a variety of emergency surgery procedures. Some ‘theory’ will be included in the lectures, but emphasis will be placed on ‘how’ to perform each procedure. Topics have been chosen that represent emergency surgical conditions frequently seen in veterinary practice including gastropexy for treatment of GDV, rapid splenectomy, feline perineal urethrostomy, urethral retroplusion, urethrotomy/urethrostomy, perineal hernia repair, esophagostomy tube placement, emergency tracheostomy, soft palate resection, laryngeal tie-back, diaphragmatic hernia repair, chest drain placement, and tie-over bandage. Video of clinical case material will be used extensively throughout the lectures to help illustrate each technique.
This course is designed for veterinarians interested in performing emergency surgery procedures. Techniques have been chosen that represent many of the common emergency surgery procedures that are likely to be performed in a busy emergency practice. The hands-on practical laboratory will give participants the opportunity to practice techniques discussed in lecture. If you have been thinking of incorporating more emergency surgery coverage in your practice, this course is a must.
- increase confidence levels in performing emergency surgery procedures
- successfully treat a variety surgical disorders associated with urgent care patients
- review regional anatomy associated with each surgical technique
- realize that many emergency surgery procedures can successfully be performed in veterinary practice
- recent developments and new techniques in emergency surgery
- the tutors philosophical and technical views on emergency surgery procedures
- how to quickly and safely perform emergency surgical procedures
When: July 20 & 21, 2010.
Where: Swindon.For more information: www.improvecpd.com
Ophthalmic Surgical Techniques
Effective ophthalmic surgery requires a thorough knowledge of anatomy, available instruments, techniques and appropriate aftercare. This course will provide background information on selected ocular conditions and their surgical management. Subjects to be discussed include preparation of the patient and eye for surgery, correct choice of instruments and the most useful surgical techniques. The emphasis is on putting it all into practice and delegates will be given opportunities on both days to perform surgery on eyelids, third eyelid, conjunctiva and cornea. The approach to more complex and intraocular procedures will be discussed and demonstrated.
- The preparation of patients and eyes for surgery, including anaesthetic considerations
- The equipment and intruments required for ophthalmic surgery
- The selection and use of appropriate surgical techniques for common ocular conditions
- The principles of intra-ocular surgery
- The post-operative medical management of patients
When: June 22 & 23, 2010.
Where: Swindon.
For more information: www.improvecpd.com
Thoracic Surgery in the Dog
Many veterinary surgeons shy away from the challenge of surgery in this area, through a lack of anatomical knowledge. This combined lecture and practical based course aims to provide a logical approach to common problems of the thorax, discussing how to investigate and manage these cases effectively. The course will cover the surgical approach to the thorax and the correct placing and management of chest tubes. More challenging surgical procedures such as lung lobectomy and diaphragmatic rupture will be covered in detail. The common pitfalls with these surgeries will also be discussed with tips on how to avoid them. Approximately 50% of the course time will be devoted to the delegates mastering the surgical procedures for themselves. Case studies will also be discussed over the two days.
Vets in first opinion small animal practice who have had no prior experience of thoracic surgery. It would also suit vets studying for a small animal surgery certificate
- The appropriate indications for surgical procedures discussed
- To confidently carry our more basic procedures
- Have a better understanding of more challenging procedures
- To recognise and avoid the common surgical complications
When: June 1 & 2, 2010.
Where: Swindon.
For more information: www.improvecpd.com
Head and Neck Surgery in the Dog
Many veterinary surgeons shy away from the challenge of surgery in this area, through a lack of anatomical knowledge. This combined lecture and practical based course aims to provide a logical approach to common problems of the head and neck, discussing how to investigate and manage these cases effectively. More challenging surgical procedures such as laryngeal tieback and total canal ablation/bulla osteotomy will be covered in detail. The common pitfalls with these surgeries will also be discussed with tips on how to avoid them. 50% of the course time will be devoted to ‘hands-on’ practical sessions to allow mastery of the surgical procedures.
- Practice the approach for more challenging procedures
- To recognize and avoid the common surgical complications
- Work logically through case studies
- Apply knowledge back in the ‘real world’ of veterinary practice
- The appropriate indications for surgical procedures discussed
- Surgical techniques for the more basic procedures
- The approach for more challenging procedures
- Recognition and avoidance of the common surgical complications
When: March 18 & 19, 2010.
Where: Swindon.
For more information: www.improvecpd.com
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Soft Tissue Surgery Level 2
This course is designed to teach participants the technical aspects of a variety of soft tissue surgery procedures. Some ‘theory’ will be included in the lectures, but emphasis will be placed on ‘how’ to perform each procedure. Topics have been chosen that represent surgical conditions frequently seen in veterinary practice and include gastropexy for treatment of GDV, surgical management of brachycephalic syndrome, perineal hernia repair, surgical management of salivary mucocele, surgery of the canine and feline urethra, surgery of the external and middle ear, anal sacculectomy, oronasal fistula repair, and managing feline ear polyps. Video of clinical case material will be used extensively throughout the lectures to help illustrate each technique.
The course will help attendees to:
- update their knowledge of common surgical techniques and procedures
- increase confidence levels in performing various soft tissue surgery procedures
- successfully treat a variety of disorders using soft tissue surgery techniques
- review the regional anatomy associated with each surgical technique
- realize that many soft tissue surgery procedures can be successfully performed in many veterinary practices
When: January 27 & 28, 2010.
Where: Swindon.
For more information: www.improvecpd.com
Soft Tissue Surgery - Level 1
This course is designed to teach participants the technical aspects of a variety of practical soft tissue surgery procedures. Topics have been chosen that represent surgical conditions commonly seen in veterinary practice. Specific topics will include abdominal exploratory and visceral biopsy, plus principles of intestinal surgery (enterotomy and anastomosis), surgical management of megacolon in cats, linear foreign bodies and surgery of the stomach. Feeding tube placement will also be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the technical aspects used to perform each procedure. Videos of clinical case material will be used extensively throughout the lectures to help illustrate each technique.
This course will help attendees:
- Update their knowledge on new surgical techniques and procedures
- Increase confidence levels in performing various soft tissue surgery procedures
- Diagnose and treat a variety of soft tissue surgery techniques
- Better understand how to perform each surgical technique through extensive case examples
- Realize that many soft tissue surgery procedures are possible to perform in first opinion practice
Where: Swindon.
For more information: www.improvecpd.com
Wound Reconstruction in Small Animals
This two day course will cover wound classification and initial wound management through to surgical reconstructive techniques, helping delegates deal more effectively with wounds commonly encountered in practice. Delegates will then get a chance to practice these surgical techniques. Time will be divided between lectures, case studies/discussions and practical sessions. Techniques covered will include free skin grafting, axial pattern flaps, plus the use of omentum in wound healing.
By the end of this course delegates should have a thorough understanding of:
- Wound classification
- Initial wound management/healing
- Tension relieving techniques
- Axial pattern flaps
- Free skin grafts
- Use of omentum in wound reconstruction
- Pedicle flaps
Where: Swindon.
For more information: www.improvecpd.com
Haematology & Cytology
As a nurse working in practice, you are integral to practice microscopy.
You may be responsible for ‘in-house’ haematology and perhaps you’re also involved in cytology, from preparation of the sample, to handling and examination of cells harvested.
This course will briefly review basic principles and then concentrate on two vital areas of diagnostic investigation – haematology and cytology.
This will give you the confidence to evaluate samples and help guide further investigations for your patients in practice.
When: December 4, 2009.
Where: Studley, Warwickshire.
For more information: www.cpd-solutions.com
Optimising your Practice Lab
Nurses with a good understanding of laboratory practice are crucial to the smooth running of the practice.
You play a vital role in the handling and analysing of diagnostic samples, both those done ‘in-house’ and those referred to external or reference laboratories.
This course will provide you with the principles and confidence to handle a multitude of diagnostic samples productively, optimising the information obtained from every sample.
When: December 3, 2009.
Where: Studley, Warwickshire.
For information: www.cpd-solutions.com
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