Keynote – Dr. Weisse

Dr. Chick Weisse graduated in 1998 from the University of Pennsylvania with a VMD degree. He completed both an internship in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery and a residency in Small Animal Surgery at Penn; he is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Weisse is presently an Assistant Professor in both Surgery and Radiology at Penn. Since 2002, he has been the Director of Penn’s Interventional Radiology Service. Dr. Weisse has spoken extensively on subjects pertaining to interventional radiology to both national and international audiences.

Sunday afternoon’s sessions will consist of small interactive workshops led by our specialists. Please indicate on your registration which sessions you would like to attend; each attendee will be able to attend two.

Assessment of Acid-Base Status: Beyond the Chem Panel

Kate Hopper BVSc, DACVECC

Electrocardiograms Made Ridiculously Simple

Jamie Burkitt DVM, DACVECC
Matt Mellema DVM, PhD

Using Blood Gas Analysis to It’s Fullest Potential

Karl Jandrey DVM, DACVECC

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Janet Aldrich DVM, DACVECC

Schedule of Speakers

Saturday, Jan. 12

7:45AM
Registration & Breakfast

8:30
Load ‘em Up & Ship ‘em Out: Fluid Management”
-Lisa Smart BVSc, Resident III

9:30
“Next Time Wear Your Helmet: Traumatic Brain Injury”
-Melissa Claus DVM,Resident I

10:45
“Beyond the Scalpel: Managing Neurosurgical Emergencies”
-Beverly Sturges DVM,DACVIM (Neurology)

11:45  Lunch

12:45
“Interventional Radiology: Veterinary Applications”

“Interventional Radiology for the Emergency/Critical Care Specialist”
-Chick Weisse VMD,DACVS

3:00
“Make the Hurt Stop Hurting”
-Steve Epstein DVM, Resident I

4:00
“Emergency Orthopedic Procedures”
-Kei Hayashi DVM, PhD, DACVS

Sunday, Jan. 13
8:00AM
Registration & Breakfast

8:30
“Beware the Pulse Ox”
-Jamie Peyton DVM, Resident III

9:30
"Life Under Pressure: Cardiovascular Monitoring”
-Julien Guillaumin, Doct Vet, Resident II

10:45
“Plan for the Worst to Achieve the Best: Anesthetic Workup of the Emergency Patient”
-Linda Barter MVSc,            PhD, DACVA

11:45  Lunch

12:45  Workshop Sessions I-III