NYSAVT 2015 Annual Spring Seminar Course Abstracts & Learning Objectives Friday, April 10, 2014 State Board for Veterinary Medicine Controlled Substance Regulation Drug Enforcement Agency After completion of this course, participants will: 1. Be familiar with record keeping and security requirements 2. Understand diversion prevention 3. Be introduced to prescription regulation at the federal level 4. Ask questions pertaining to federal regulations on controlled substance Keeping up with OSHA: Compliance Overview & Implementing the New International Standards, Which Take Effect in June 2015 Sandra Wiltshire, AAS, BS, RMT, LVT, CVPM This presentation will be an overview of the necessary components and training required to be in complete compliance with federal OSHA regulations. Also the new International OSHA regulations, their implementation as well as the impact on your practice s current overall plan will be addressed. 1. Identify the 5 components of a complete OSHA compliance program 2. Learn the new International OSHA regulations and how they impact our current OSHA compliance plan 3. Be able to implement a transition to the new International OSHA Regulations in as stressfree manor as possible Saturday, April 11, 2014 Cardiac Embryology Ed Durham, CVT, AHT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) The study of the development of an embryo is a unique field of study unto itself. A rudimentary understanding of the embryological development of the heart specifically will aid in understanding the varied congenital heart defects diagnosed in veterinary medicine. This presentation will explain two fundamental steps in cardiac development and take the attendee on a journey of metamorphosis. 2
Canine Hip Dysplasia: Let s get proactive! Steven Frederick, RVT, VTS (Surgery) Cranial cruciate ligament disease is the most common diagnosis when presented with pelvic limb lameness. Multiple medical and surgical treatment options are available. Symptoms, diagnostic testing, surgical and medical treatment options, and postoperative recovery will be discussed. Attendees of the cranial cruciate ligament disease lecture should be able to: 1. Understand and discuss with clients the pathophysiology of the stifle joint and the cranial cruciate ligament s function. 2. Properly assist with an orthopedic examination and understand specific examination techniques for diagnosis of the cranial cruciate ligament rupture. 3. Know diagnostic imaging options and understand the necessity of appropriate radiographic positioning when planning surgical correction. 4. Understand short and long-term prognosis of medical management vs. surgical intervention for cranial cruciate ligament disease. 5. Understand the short and long-term differences between multiple common surgical procedures (extracapsular vs. osteotomy-based). 6. Understand common complications resulting from surgery. 7. Understand expected outcomes, basic rehabilitation, and recovery times following various surgical procedures. Kitties in Crisis: Emergency Care for Cats Erica Mattox, CVT, VTS (ECC) My Dog s Bad Teeth Gave Him Heart Disease: the rest of the story Ed Durham, CVT, AHT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) Dental disease and heart disease are very common in veterinary medicine. It is commonly held that poor dental condition can contribute to heart murmurs and heart disease. This presentation will explore the association between these two conditions and seek to make clear the exact correlation. It will include a review of dental prophylaxis, common derangements to heart valves that lead to murmurs, and heart disease affected by bod teeth. It will end with recommendations about antibiotic use after a dental cleaning. Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment Steven Frederick, RVT, VTS (Surgery) Cranial cruciate ligament disease is the most common diagnosis when presented with pelvic limb lameness. Multiple medical and surgical treatment options are available. Symptoms, diagnostic testing, surgical and medical treatment options, and postoperative recovery will be discussed. 3
Attendees of the cranial cruciate ligament disease lecture should be able to: 1. Understand and discuss with clients the pathophysiology of the stifle joint and the cranial cruciate ligament s function. 2. Properly assist with an orthopedic examination and understand specific examination techniques for diagnosis of the cranial cruciate ligament rupture. 3. Know diagnostic imaging options and understand the necessity of appropriate radiographic positioning when planning surgical correction. 4. Understand short and long-term prognosis of medical management vs. surgical intervention for cranial cruciate ligament disease. 5. Understand the short and long-term differences between multiple common surgical procedures (extracapsular vs. osteotomy-based). 6. Understand common complications resulting from surgery. 7. Understand expected outcomes, basic rehabilitation, and recovery times following various surgical procedures. Nutritional Management of Disease Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) Dogs and cats suffering from a variety of diseases benefit when medical management is combined with nutritional management. This lecture will discuss the key nutritional factors associated with a number of disease processes. Selecting appropriate diets for patients affected with diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, liver disease, gastrointestinal disease and heart disease will be discussed. 1. Attendees will learn the key nutritional factors associated with diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, liver disease, gastrointestinal disease and heart disease. 2. An understanding of why certain nutrients should be increased, decreased, or avoided in a variety of disease processes. 3. Attendees will learn how to select diets for patients suffering from a variety of diseases and to explain to clients why the diet is appropriate for the patient. Echocardiography Ed Durham, CVT, AHT, LATG, VTS (Cardiology) Echocardiography is a non-invasive diagnostic tool used for the assessment of cardiac disease, which is becoming more common in private practice as well as specialty practice. Veterinary technicians often assist with this procedure, and may even preform an echocardiogram in some instances. This session will introduce the anatomy and standard image planes used in echocardiography and the anatomy seen in those planes. There will also be a discussion of the measurements and assessments that can be made. Understanding Shock and Fight Club: Critical Care Monitoring (2 parts) Erica Mattox, CVT, VTS (ECC) 4
Advanced Orthopedics for Technicians Karen Ellis, LVT, VTS (Surgery) Technicians can become highly involved in many aspects of orthopedic procedures and care. In specialty surgical practices technicians play an important role in education, patient care and surgical assisting for Total Joint Replacement cases and other surgical procedures. Knowledge of these advanced procedures can contribute greatly to the surgical practice and contribute to the overall surgical success Additionally; Hip Dysplasia is one of the most common causes of pain and arthritis seen in practice. Technicians can help educate owners and recognize signs in patients as well as become involved the surgical care. Another area technicians can contribute to the practice is with knowledge of orthopedic bandage types including the function and correct placement techniques. 1. Describe the indication, surgical overview, and technician involvement for total Joint Replacement and Surgeries for Hip Dysplasia. 2. Provide information to prepare technicians to educate owners 3. Describe common orthopedic bandages and tips for proper placement. Equine Holistic Medicine (2 parts) Karen Gellman, DVM, PhD Sunday, April 12, 2014 No Yellow Cats: Hepatic Lipidosis Erica Mattox, CVT, VTS (ECC) Introduction to Blood Banking Jordin Karalunas, LVT, VTS (ECC) This lecture will cover different types of blood bank colonies, k-9 and feline donor screening, disease screening, donor qualifications, and owner information. Complete donation process for k-9 and feline donations including complications and potential contraindications. Blood components, storage, process and handling will also be covered. K-9 and feline typing will also be discussed, including different typing methods available. New findings to consider in donor screening, including DAL and MIK. Obesity Boot Camp: Setting Up Successful Weight Loss Plans Melanie Codi, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) This course will discuss canine and feline weight loss and management. Cases will be presented and participation is encouraged. The course will conclude with information on obtaining al VTS in all fields of veterinary medicine. 5
1. Identify risk factors associated with obesity 2. How to perform a body conditioning score 3. How to calculate resting energy requirement 4. How to design a feeding plan for weight loss 5. How to select weight loss diets How to follow up with clients and address concerns Acupuncture Basics for Equine Practitioners Karen Gellman, DVM, PhD Diabetes Mellitus: Nutrition Matters! & Nasogastric Feeding Tubes - the Technicians Role (2 parts) Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) Diabetes Mellitus: Nutrition Matters! Nutrition is an important component in managing our diabetic patients. Veterinary technicians play an important roll providing nutritional education to the owners of diabetic patients. This lecture will explain how the disease differs in each of these species and the different nutritional approaches used in managing canine and feline diabetic patients. Types of diets appropriate to potentially reduce (or possibly eliminate in cats) the need for exogenous insulin therapy will be discussed. It is not unusual for patients with diabetes mellitus to suffer from concurrent disease for example; chronic inflammation can contribute to severe insulin resistance. How proper nutrition can play a major role in glycemic control with these patients will also be discussed. Two cases will be discussed in detail to illustrate concepts presented; the important role nutrition played in managing DM in a dog with severe dermatitis and otitis and a feline patient that achieved and remains in remission with the aid of nutrition. 1. How the proper diet can improve glycemic control potentially reducing or eliminating the need for exogenous insulin therapy in cats. 2. Client education strategies for owners of diabetic pets. 3. An understanding of how diabetes mellitus differs in dogs and cats 4. Nutritional recommendations for dogs and cats with DVM 5. An understanding of how diabetic patients with concurrent diseases can be managed including how nutrition can reduce insulin resistance in some patients. Nasogastric Feeding Tubes - the Technicians Role Nasogastric and nasoesophageal (NG and NE) tubes can be of benefit for a variety of hospitalized patients. This lecture will discuss when NG and NE tubes are indicated, their benefits, and management. How to place NG and NE tubes, including proper suturing techniques, calculating patient resting energy requirements, appropriate types of foods, and how to troubleshoot tubes will be explained in detail. Following the lecture portion of this presentation a participants will practice suture techniques including the Chinese finger trap pattern used to securely hold feeding tubes in place 6
and practice calculating patient resting energy requirement (RER), volume of liquid diet to feed and rate of administration. 1. Proper NG & NE tube placement techniques 2. Proper feeding tube suturing techniques 3. Appropriate diet to use with NG & NE tubes 4. Correctly calculate patient resting energy requirement (RER) How to trouble shoot feeding tubes The Pearls of Pocket Pets Jennifer-Marie Garofalo, DVM, DACLAM This is a brief overview of how to restrain and recognize the common diseases seen in these species. Mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, guinea pigs, and rabbits will be covered in this lecture series. 1. Provide the basics of how to restrain their animals appropriately and to avoid consequence of improper restraint techniques 2. Provide an outline of common diseases seen in these species and the treatments often implemented to treat these disorders 3. Inspire confidence in the attendees to dispel any fears associated with interacting with these species. Pain Management: Physiology of Pain and Analgesic Pharmacology Michelle Albino, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia) CPR & RECOVER Alison Gottlieb, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC) This course will cover newer techniques, theories of blood flow and team work. The new RECOVER initiative will also be discussed in detail. After completion of this course participants will, 1. Recognize common emergencies 2. Anticipate the needs of doctors in emergency situations 3. Monitor and treat patients in emergent situations End of Life Ethics: What the Veterinary Care Team Needs to Know & The Realities of Doing This Work: Compassion Fatigue and Team Wellness Katherine Goldberg, DVM Being Used the Right Way: How Technician Utilization Can Make or Break Your Career Garnetta Santiago, MA, LVT 7
Introduction to Transfusion Medicine Jordin Karalunas, LVT, VTS (ECC) This topic will cover canine and feline transfusion indications, including contraindications. Different types of transfusion reactions will also be covered. Recommended transfusion monitoring protocols and prevention measures to ensure a safe transfusion. Transfusion dosages with component therapy, and the rule of 1 s will be lectured on. Canine and feline blood typing methods, crossmatching and component therapy will be covered. New findings to consider in transfusion medicine, including DAL and MIK. Comfort in Caring: Veterinary Hospice and Palliative Care Jennifer Grady-Holmes, CVT, VTS (ECC) As veterinary medicine continues to evolve, the list of options for care for our animal companions continues to grow. As veterinary medicine continues to follow the path of human medicine, the concept of end of life care is a topic that often comes to light as we consider offering additional services of comfort care and relief to our patients. After this lecture, attendees will be able to: 1. Learn philosophy and implementation of comfort care 2. Understand indications for hospice/palliative care 3. Identify and understand compassion fatigue and burnout The Technicians Role in Surviving Sepsis Kimberly Apgar, LVT, VTS (ECC) The newest research in the surviving sepsis campaign proves that early intervention in a septic patient is key. Recognition of signs and symptoms and getting treatment started early is proven to improve patient outcome. Technicians are often on the front line when patients present to the veterinary hospital. After completion of this course, the participant will have learned: 1. To understand the definition if SIRS and Sepsis 2. To recognize patients meeting SIRS and Sepsis criteria 3. To understand the basic concepts of the surviving sepsis campaign and how technician recognition can improve patient outcome Don't Judge a Tooth By Its Tarter: Recognizing Oral Pathology Beyond Periodontal Disease Eric Davis, DVM, Dipl. AVDC The focus for many veterinary team members is the state of a patient's oral hygiene. While important, it is critical to recognize other disease conditions in the conscious patient to alert the pet's parents that more than "teeth cleaning" is indicated. After completion of this course, participants will: 8
1. Recognize developmental disorders, malocclusions, mucosal diseases, endodontic disease, and oral masses including epulides 2. Understand the significance of the various disorders to the patient's health and comfort 3. Be able to explain to parents why treatment is indicated 9