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8th annual

Book early as the Island always sells out!

Nantucket  

September 5 - 7, 2008

How to handle the emergencies in your practice

Justine Lee D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Emergency & Critical Care

Assistant Professor

Univ. Of Minnesota

Tim Hackett D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Emergency & Critical Care

Associate Professor

Colorado State University


 

 

 

 Off the coast of Massachusetts lies the special island of Nantucket, where history lives and traditions are maintained . Nantucket is a unique and beautiful island, with miles and miles of sandy beaches, deeply wooded moors, colorful cranberry bogs, and an entire ocean beckoning from all sides. It's also a quaint island, where worn cobblestone streets, lined with the historic residences of whaling captains, lead to one of New England's most picturesque harbors.

Join us in September, when the weather is still wonderful and the crowds are gone!

 

Nantucket Inn

At the Nantucket Inn, we've created an atmosphere that will make you feel right at home on Nantucket. Built around three beautifully landscaped courtyards, you'll find 100 spacious guest rooms and cottages, many with cathedral ceilings and fireplaces. You'll also find extensive recreation facilities that include indoor and outdoor pools, a health fitness center, two lighted tennis courts and indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas. Or take our complimentary island shuttle to Nantucket's quaint village. Dining is a special experience on the island- enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and discover a wonderful selection of fresh seafood, native island specialties and regional continental cuisine.

 

Nantucket Inn room rate:

Group Room rate- includes breakfast for two people

standard rooms- $ 210.00 per night- queen or 2 double beds.

oversized rooms- $235.00 per night- king or 2 double beds.

Cottage- $250.00 per night- king or 2 doubles

single or double occ. plus tax

based on availability-bed type cannot be guaranteed

Please note that the hotel has requested a 50% deposit at the time of the booking. This will be charged to your credit card to guarantee the room. There is a $25 cancellation fee if you cancel at least 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival. No refund within 7 days of your scheduled arrival.

Fall activities

Stroll along the beaches

Bike the island

Kayak

Sail aboard the Endeavor

Take an historic tour of the Island

Enjoy the many fine restaurants

Charter a boat and go fishing

How to get there

The setting is secluded. The location isn't. 

COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE
The Nantucket Inn is located approximately 3 miles south of the village. The  shuttles provide hourly service to historic downtown, as well as nearby Surfside Beach (seasonal.)
The hotel also offers free transfers between the Nantucket Inn and both the airport and Steamship Authority docks. (Hy-Line passenger transfers available from Federal Street Information Center only. Call the hotel -508-228-6900 to arrange pickup or grab a cab  to the hotel.

TRAVELING TO NANTUCKET
Driving to Hyannis

From New York follow Route 95 to Providence then Route 195 to Wareham where you'll pick up 495 and 25 East, then take Route 6 over the Sagamore Bridge to Route 132 to Hyannis.

From Boston follow Route 3 to the Sagamore Bridge, then Route 6 to Route 132 to Hyannis.

Airline Service
Regularly scheduled airlines fly between Nantucket, Hyannis, New Bedford, Boston, Newark and Providence. Carriers and schedules change frequently, confirm your desired service directly with the airline or your travel agent.

BOAT SERVICE
Steamship Authority (year-round, passengers and cars) 508-477-8600
Hy-Line Cruises (year-round, passengers only) 508-778-2600

The seminars:

How to handle the emergencies in your practice

with

Justine Lee D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Emergency & Critical Care

Assistant Professor

Univ. Of Minnesota

Tim Hackett D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Emergency & Critical Care

Associate Professor

Colorado State University

 

 

Dr. Justine Lee is a board certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist, and is currently on faculty as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lee graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Animal Sciences, and then obtained her veterinary degree at Cornell University. She pursued her internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, which is affiliated with the MSPCA. In addition, she has also completed an emergency fellowship and residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee has been published in numerous veterinary journals, including JAVMA, JVECC, and JVIM. She has also published several veterinary book chapters, and has been aired on radio and television to promote preventative medicine, animal health, and the overall well-being of pets. Dr. Lee has written a book entitled It's a Dog's Life… but It's Your Carpet: Everything you ever wanted to know about your four-legged friend which was released by Random House April 2008. It's a Cat's World… You Just Live in It: Everything you ever wanted to know about your furry feline will be released December 2008.

Dr. Hackett is an Associate Professor in the Emergency medicine section and has a particular interest in transfusion medicine. Dr. Hackett came to Colorado State University as an assistant professor after directing the emergency medicine program at the West Los Angeles Animal Hospital.  Dr. Hackett has lectured on emergency medicine to veterinarians around the world including Australia and Japan, and is fortunate to work in a Teaching Hospital that includes a largegeneral practice and so approach clinical problems very practically.

Topics:
bullet Fluid Therapy:
bulletSHOCK: How to recognize it by taking your own pulse first…Shock Recognition and How to Treat it!
bulletIV fluids – does it matter what bag I grab? – Fluid Choices
bulletBasics of transfusion medicine-components, typing and administration

 

bullet Monitoring
bullet

The underrated physical exam – your # 1 tool!

bulletExpensive toys in the ICU: just what exactly do they do?
bullet Monitoring of the Critically Ill Patient
bullet Common Arrhythmias in the ER

 

bullet Emergencies
bulletThe Dyspneic Patient
bullet Updates in Trauma
bulletApproach to the Diabetic ketoacidotic patient: Diabetes Kills Animals
bullet Addison’s disease - When to suspect this problem
bulletEmergency Approach & treatment of the Acute Abdomen
bullet The ABCs of CPR
bulletSpiders and Snakes – Recognizing and treating envenomations
bullet Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia

 

bullet Critical Care
bulletPain Management in the Critically Ill
bullet ABCs of Acid-Base and Blood Gases- is it practical in practice?
bullet Sepsis, SIRS, and MODS, Oh My!
bulletCoagulopathies- How to Recognize and Treat them in your hospital
bullet Misconceptions about Emergency Critical Care


 Case reports will be included throughout the seminars to emphasize each topic

 

Seminar schedule (16 CE Hrs)

Registration 

Friday  September  5      7.15am - 8.00am

Seminars

Friday               8.00am - 1.30pm

Saturday           8.00am - 1.30pm

Sunday             8.00am - 1.00pm

 Continental breakfast 7.15am - 8.00am daily

Seminar registration 

Earlybird         mailed before July 30         $625.00

Advanced       mailed before August 22          $645.00 

Regular                                                                  $665.00

Technicians - subtract $80.00

This program has been submitted for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval: however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information.

Complete notes

Certificate of attendance

Continental breakfast daily for 2 people is included in the hotel room rate

Cancellations-10% cancellation fee- seminar transfer only, after August 5, 2008

Register online or by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650

              

                        

                                

                

 

CE credits

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

bullet   Speakers are recognized specialists
bullet   Mandatory recorded attendance
bullet   Certificate of attendance
bullet   Complete seminar notes

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education. 

This seminar is approved for 16 CE hrs. 

Looking for more information? 

Visit Nantucket Inn

or the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce