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4th annual 

Sunset at English Bay.Vancouver

June 23 - 24, 2006

 

 

Emergency medicine

in general practice I

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 by the AAVSB RACE program)

 

The rocks are perfect for sunbathing at Lighthouse ParkAttractions: 

Museums
Maritime Museum
Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver Museum

Parks
Alexandra Park
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Lynn Canyon Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
Stanley Park
Stanley Park - Brockton Point
Stanley Park - Second Beach
Stanley Park - Third Beach
Vanier Park

Views
The Lookout at Harbour Centre

Shopping
Gastown District
Granville Island
Robson Street
Yaletown

Architecture
Canada Place
Hotel Vancouver
Robson Square
Sylvia Hotel
Vancouver Public Library

Attractions
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Gastown Steam Clock
Harbour Cruises
IMAX at Canada Place
IMAX at Science World
Pacific Space Centre
Science World
Vancouver Aquarium

 

Venue:

 

The Westin Grand, VancouverWestin Grand Hotel

downtown Vancouver

433 Robson Street and Homer Street Vancouver ,   V6B 6L9 Canada

Group room rate: CAN $259.00 dbl/night 

plus Provincial Sales tax (10%) & Federal GST (7%)- 

(the GST is refundable to non-residents)

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Please call 1-800-487-5650 to book your room at the group rate

The Westin Grand, Vancouver opened in April 1999 as an all-suite, full-service luxury hotel located at the crossroads of the city's downtown, Yaletown, and Gastown districts. On the doorstep of the finest in theatres, shopping, restaurants, nightclubs and bars, The Westin Grand offers guests all the comforts of home combined with all of the luxuries of fine hotel living. Work out in the fitness center overlooking the outdoor lap pool, then relax in the sauna. Afterwards, be sure to stop by Aria Restaurant and Lounge for West Coast fusion-style dining, or tapas and drinks. If dancing is your pleasure, you need venture no further than Voda - Vancouver's hottest new nightclub.

      

Book early- summer is a popular time to visit this spectacular city!

 

  

Continuing education:

               

Emergency medicine

in general practice I

with 

Tim Hackett D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Emergency & Critical Care

Associate Professor of Medicine

Howard Seim D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Surgeons

Professor of Surgery

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 levage

initial management of the dog & cat in acute respiratory distress

initial antibiotic selection

 

 

The lighthouse at Point Atkinson in Lighthouse Park Seminar Schedule

(16 CE hours)

Seminar registration

Registration

Friday     June 23                 7.30am - 8.00am

Seminars      

Friday & Saturday            8.00am - 5.00pm

                Lunch- included           12.30pm-1.30pm daily 

 

 

Registration fee: (16 AAVSB RACE approved CE hours)

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education- this seminar is approved for 16 CE Hrs.

Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch daily. Please advise if you need a special meal.

Earlybird       By May 8            US $565.00   

Advanced       By June 12        US $585.00

Regular                                     US $605.00

  • Complete seminar notes
  • Continental breakfast and lunch daily
  • Certificate of completion

Cancellation: 10 % processing fee prior to May 24. Transfer only, after May 24, 2006

             

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

CE credits

Approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 16 hrs.

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

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

INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY SEMINARS

Vancouver

by MAIL:  210 Carbonera Drive

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

by FAX: 408-972-1038

by PHONE: 1-800-IVS-5650

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