Our 5th visit to 

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

July 14 - 16, 2008

Emergency medicine & surgery

in general practice 

with 

Tim Hackett D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Emergency & Critical Care

Howard Seim D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Surgeons

Colorado State University

(AAVSB approved for 16 CE hrs)

When the snow melts and the wildflowers bloom, there's no
better place for sightseeing and playing than Jackson Hole.

Explore the Tetons on Grand Teton National Park's miles of well-marked hiking trails. Discover the Park's lakes by boat, or take a park ranger-led hike and hear presentations of wildlife, geology and history. The Bridger-Teton National Forest surrounds Jackson Hole on three sides. With 3.5 million acres of mountain terrain, it's perfect for hiking, fishing, photography, mountain biking, camping or just relaxing.

Venue

Group hotel room rate:

Single or double - $225.00 per room/night   (plus tax)

extra charge for more adults in room or for rollaway bed.

Condominiums:

Two bedroom & three bedroom Condominiums also available

For all condominiums- please call 800-487-5650 for availability 

 

Deposit: One night charge at the time of booking

Cancellations: No charge up to 7 days prior to scheduled arrival. One night charge if you cancel within 7 days of scheduled arrival.

Children 13 years of age and under accompanying an adult - no charge when utilizing existing bedding. $10 per night rollaway charge

Drive to Yellowstone or Hike the Tetons

Getting there:

Jackson Hole is located in the northwest corner of Wyoming. Multiple airlines provide service into the airport. Hertz, Avis, Alamo and Budget car rental companies are located at the airport. 

Out travel group- Cruises Etc can assist you with your travel needs- Call us at 1-800-487-5650.

The seminars

 

Emergency medicine & surgery

in general practice 

with 

Tim Hackett D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Emergency & Critical Care

Howard Seim D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Surgeons

Colorado State University

 

Dr. Tim Hackett is Associate Professor Of Medicine and Head of the Emergency & Critical care center & Dr. Howard Seim is  Professor of Surgery at Colorado State University. They are both actively involved with the management of patients admitted to the university emergency clinics and with the ongoing management of patients requiring intensive care. This  means that they will be presenting practical methods of treatment!  Both Tim and Howard are frequent speakers at all the major conferences in the U.S. and around the world where they are recognized as professional & practical speakers. 

Dr.’s Hackett and Seim will use a case based format to present a practical diagnostic and therapeutic approach to common canine & feline emergency problems. Videotapes will also be utilized throughout the discussions.

Hematologic emergencies

Acute blood loss

Immune mediated thrombocytopenia

Immune mediated hemolytic anemia

DIC & other coagulopathies

 Transfusion medicine

indications, methods and complications of whole blood and blood component therapy

Respiratory emergencies

laryngeal paralysis

collapsing trachea & collapsed larynx

lung & pleural disease

pneumothorax & hemothorax

pericardial disease

Sepsis

Colloids, crystalloids and vasopressors

Fluid therapy case studies

Metabolic emergencies

Gastrointestinal emergencies

GDV

foreign bodies

peritonitis & pancreatitis

vomiting and diarrhea

parvovirus

 

Practical discussion on:

Pneumothorax

Hemothorax

How to place (with video)

chest tubes

jugular catheters

nasal oxygen tubes

central venous catheters

intraosseous catheters

Practical tips on:

blood pressure monitoring

collecting canine and feline blood

quick tests on the bleeding dog

trans-tracheal aspiration

trans-thoracic aspiration

when to use what in fluid therapy

diagnostic peritoneal levarge

initial management of the dog & cat in acute respiratory distress

initial antibiotic selection

Videos will be utilized to present

practical interactive cases!

 

Continental breakfast   7.30am - 8.00am daily