Surgical Management and Diagnosis of Colic for the Advanced Practitioner **FULL**

12 Sep 2017 - 13 Sep 2017 13:00 - 17:30 Equine Hospital, Neston, CH64 7TE

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Course Description:
This one and a half day course is being held immediately before BEVA Congress in Liverpool. The course is aimed at advanced practitioners, specialists and residents with an interest in the diagnosis and surgical management of equine colic, including post-operative care. Lectures will provide up-to-date information about the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, surgical treatment, post-operative care and post-operative complications of equine colic patients. The practical session will cover surgical exploration of the abdomen and resection / anastomosis techniques utilising cadaver material. A panel discussion will allow delegates to participate in in-depth case discussions.


Fee:
BEVA Member £429
Non Member £858
(BEVA Members who are also paying delegates at Congress 2017 will receive a 20% discount on registration for this course (call the office - +44 (0)1638 723 555 to take advantage of this offer.)


Key Learning Objectives:
• Update your understanding of the epidemiology, causes and pathophysiology of common surgical lesions resulting in equine colic
• Refresh your knowledge about the diagnosis and decision to undertake surgery in the colic patient
• Enhance your knowledge and hone your practical skills of surgical techniques relating to colic surgery, including abdominal exploration, manipulation of intestines, resection and anastomosis, etc.
• Refresh / update your knowledge on the post-operative management and monitoring of the colic patient
• Refresh / update your knowledge on the recognition and management of common short-term and long-term post-operative complications

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Suitable for RCVS Modules:
C-E.1, C-E.2, C-E.16

Course Organiser:
Dr Tim Mair PhD DEIM DEST DipECEIM Assoc.ECVDI MRCVS - Kent
Prof Debra Archer BVMS PhD CertES (soft tissue) DipECVS MRCVS FHEA - Liverpool

Speakers:
Prof Debra Archer BVMS PhD CertES (soft tissue) DipECVS MRCVS FHEA - Liverpool
Mr Harry Carslake MA VetMB DipACVIM MRCVS - Liverpool
Prof David Freeman MVB PhD Diplomate ACVS - Florida
Prof Chris Proudman MA VetMB PhD CertEO FRCVS - Surrey
Dr Pamela Wilkins DVM PhD Dipl.ACVIM Dipl.ACVECC - Illinois