Date(s): October 29, 2021 - October 30, 2021
Time: 8:00 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST
This 1 ½-day practical course is suitable for veterinarians from mixed and equine practice who are keen to develop and update their knowledge and especially their practical skills on medical ultrasound of the following anatomic region: Abdomen – GI & non-GI organs (percutaneously & transrectally), thorax, eye, jugular vein etc.. The use of ultrasound for pleural drainage, for collecting biopsy samples and when working up foals will also be discussed.
The panel of internationally renowned speakers/instructors has a wealth of experience with medical ultrasound and will share common diagnostic pitfalls, erroneous image interpretations, practical tips and pearls of wisdom open and honestly with the attendees.
In the mornings, the following topics will be covered in well-illustrated lectures and case presentations:
Between both days, 5 hours of practical sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to further develop their practical skills on live horses and to ask questions in small groups (2 – 4 attendees / ultrasound machine), all under the supervision of specialists. The following practical sessions will be covered during the course:
The course fee includes lunch at a restaurant, coffee/tea breaks, a wine & cheese reception, 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). Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available due to the highly practical nature of this course.
SPEAKERS/INSTRUCTORS:
Mary Beth Whitcomb DVM, MBA, ECVDI (LA-ASSOC)
Associate Member of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Professor Emeritus, Large Animal Ultrasound, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
Wade Tenney BS, DVM
Clinical Assistant Professor, Large Animal Ultrasound Service, Tufts University, MA, USA
Anne Desrochers DMV, Dipl. ACVIM
American Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine
Mobile Imaging Veterinary Ultrasound, Arlington, VA, USA
PROGRAM:
DAY 1
08:00 – 08:30 Registration & Welcome Breakfast
08:30 – 08:40 Course Introduction
08:40 – 09:20 Gastrointestinal Ultrasound incl. fast localised exam in colic patients Anne Desrochers
09:20 – 10:00 Ultrasound of non-GI Abdominal Organs Mary Beth Whitcomb
10:00 – 10:10 Questions & Discussion
10:10 – 10:40 Coffee Break
10:40 – 11:10 Ultrasound-guided Biopsy Techniques Mary Beth Whitcomb
11:10 – 11:50 Ultrasound Exam of the Foal Anne Desrochers
11:50 – 12:30 Ocular Ultrasound Wade Tenney
12:30 – 12:40 Questions & Discussion
12:40 – 1:40 Lunch
1:40 – 1:55 Introduction to Sound Equipment
1:55 - 5:30 Practical Stations in Small Groups on live horses & specimens
1. Fast localised abdominal ultrasound in horses with Anne Desrochers
colic & Biopsy Techniques
2. The complete Abdominal Ultrasound Exam I Mary Beth Whitcomb
3. The complete Abdominal Ultrasound Exam I Wade Tenney
4:00 - 4:20 Coffee Break
5:30 – 7:00 Wine & Cheese Reception
DAY 2
8:00 – 8:30 VetPD Breakfast
8:30 – 9:10 Non-Cardiac Thoracic Ultrasound (incl. Pleural Drainage) Mary Beth Whitcomb
9:10 – 9:50 Miscellaneous Medical Ultrasound – Thrombophlebitis, choke, Wade Tenney
sialoadenitis, other head/neck soft tissues etc.
9:50 – 10:00 Questions
10:00 – 10:20 Coffee Break
10:20 – 12:00 Practical Stations in Small Groups on live horses & specimens
Ultrasound of Thorax, Eye & Soft Tissues of Head/Neck MBW, WT & AD
12:00 – 12:20 Questions, Discussion & Final Remarks, and Boxed Lunch
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Early Booking Deadline: | Sunday 19th September 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Registration Deadline: | Friday 1st October 2021 |
Click HERE to register.