effusion, confusion and collapse – Virtual CPD Event

Cardiac causes of collapse are encountered relatively frequently in veterinary practice. These cases can be challenging not only to diagnose but also to manage. This session will cover the diagnostic approach to a case of acute collapse, management of more common causes, such as ventricular arrhythmias and pericardial effusion, and long-term treatment strategies.

Once cardiac causes of collapse are ruled out, collapsing patients can be challenging to investigate. In this session we will discuss some of the more common metabolic disorders that can lead to collapsing episodes. We will also explore some challenging airway diseases, including laryngeal and tracheal collapse, and how to manage these patients in the acute and chronic setting.

The dyspnoeic cat represents a major challenge in veterinary practice; not only can they be very fragile, but determining the underlying cause of dyspnoea can be extremely challenging. This first session will look at how we can best utilise diagnostic tools in the emergency setting to determine whether a dyspnoeic cat has cardiac or non-cardiac disease. We will then discuss the approach to and management of the dyspnoeic cat with cardiac disease.

Ruling out cardiac disease is one thing… but non-cardiac causes of dyspnoea are also a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. From polyps to pyothorax, we will explore the many causes of airway disease in the cat. This session will also cover some of the practical elements of airway sampling and the placement of chest drains.

If it looks like a pyothorax and smells like a pyothorax… In this session we will use real cases to explore the different characteristics of abdominal and thoracic effusion. We will focus on abdominal fluid sampling and how to get the most out of fluid analysis from in-house analysis. We will also discuss the management of abdominal effusions… and whether surgery should be a consideration.

An interactive case based discussion to strengthen your approach to cardiac cases in dogs and cats. Select real-life cases will be used to enhance your learning experience, solidifying your knowledge and giving you more confidence when diagnosing and managing animals with cardiac disease.

We hear #bekind frequently in the veterinary profession, but where should this start? And what if there was more to it than we thought?  Join Katie as she not only to runs through the proven scientific benefits of kindness, but how self compassionate can be a game changer both in practice and beyond. In this session we’ll look at the research, whilst also providing tangible tips and exercises that can help us thrive, all the time living true to #bekind.

This promises to be an inspiring, motivating and educational session.

Veterinary professionals work hard and look after others, to do that sustainably we need to look after ourselves. The unprecedented challenges of the last year have brought issues of wellbeing and safety at work into focus.  Finding a balance of work and life is crucial. But so is maximising wellbeing at work: feeling comfortable, confident, that our work has purpose, and we are developing as professionals. This session looks at what we know from evidence among veterinary professionals, and other professions with similar challenges. It covers managing daily obstacles to our wellbeing at work, understanding issues including burnout, compassion fatigue and moral injury, and what helps to build a wellbeing perspective for career development.

Functional teams are essential for workplace wellbeing, patient safety, and staff retention. The COVID pandemic has presented additional leadership challenges. Creating and maintaining a positive workplace culture requires leadership skills, knowledge of what works, and how to apply this to your local context. Leaders in veterinary practice are often called upon to support staff and clients in distressing and challenging situations. Highly developed skills for listening, managing distress and knowing where to seek other expertise and help are vital. This session looks at supporting others, how leaders can drive positive workplace culture, and what veterinary leaders need to know about mental health and wellbeing.

Meditation is becoming increasingly popular, but there are many myths and misconceptions – in this talk I will be explaining why meditation is for everyone, and how you can develop a consistent practice.

Join Chloe from VetYogi for an interactive look at some of the biggest myths surrounding practicing yoga and meditation, and how you can actively break down your barriers to stepping on your mat and taking time for self-care. Learn more about these practices including how they can benefit you, and explore some tips on how to incorporate yoga into your busy lifestyle in realistic and meaningful ways.

We hope that this webinar will allow you to become more confident in interpreting cardiology imaging.Test your echocardiography evaluation and knowledge with these 6 cases all based on 2-D right sided views.

We hope that this webinar will allow you to become more confident in interpreting ECG’s.  In this webinar there are 6 ECG sections to work through pausing on the slides as you go. The final slide for each section will explain the answer.

This webinar will make you more confident in the importance of blood smear analysis, particularly in the emergency setting. We will discuss cases that highlight the most critical aspects of blood smear examinations..

This webinar will show you that you do not need to be a cytologist to get the most out of your microscope. We will discuss cytology specific cases, where you can test your knowledge, understanding and interpretation of simple cytological slides.

Welcome to the vtx journal club. Work your way though all of our  journal club webinars at your own pace. All of the topics covered in our recorded JC webinars are hosted by EBVS veterinary specialists. Topics covered, include:

• Metronidazole use in acute diarrhoea
• The use of furosemide CRI in acute heart failure
• Urinary catheters and antibiotics
• Torasemide; is it ‘better’ than furosemide? and many more…

Join professional event host Simon Howard for an hour in the Veterinary Thought Exchange local, wind down and enjoy some light-hearted entertainment. All you’ll need is a pen, paper and sense of fun to get involved! It certainly won’t be full of vet questions, so feel free to get the family on your team too.