Equine Respiratory Workshop - Inspiring Inspiration 08 May 2024

This lecture-based and practical one day workshop is aimed at clinicians hoping to update their approach and management of common respiratory conditions as well as review the current procedures available when referring cases for surgery. Lectures from experienced clinicians will be held in the morning with practical and case-based discussion sessions in the afternoon.

Lunch and refreshments provided.

Course Description

 

Lectures in the morning will discuss the use of both static and dynamic endoscopy when evaluating a horse that makes a respiratory noise, with tips on how to achieve the best results out in the field. Current surgical options will then be reviewed to help delegates feel confident discussing options or referring to colleagues. The morning session will also cover the theory of an emergency tracheostomy, why and how. Medicine clinicians will discuss updates on dealing with asthma cases, infectious disease and case-based discussion around imaging the respiratory tract.

 

The afternoon will be practical sessions and case-based discussions, where delegates will have the opportunity to perform emergency tracheostomy on a cadaver, discuss diagnostic imaging, sampling and result interpretation, and case based discussion on diagnosis, treatment options and managing complications.

 

Learning Outcomes

 

• Develop the knowledge needed to choose appropriate diagnostic methods for respiratory cases, successfully perform and interpret results, and advise on suitable management.
• Develop the knowledge to differentiate between various respiratory conditions, discuss current medical and surgical approaches to advise clients on the potential treatment options and prognosis.
• Develop and demonstrate the surgical skills needed to perform emergency equine tracheostomy and appropriately manage post-operative complications.

 

Speakers

Chris Baldwin (lead surgical clinician) BVetMed CertAVP (ESST) MRCVS

Alex Gillen MA MS VetMB CertAVP DipACVS DipECVS FHEA MRCVS

Harry Carslake (lead medical clinician) MA VetMB DipACVIM Dip ECEIM MRCVS

Amie Wilson BVMS CertAVP (EM) DipECEIM AFHEA MRCVS

 

This workshop is suitable for first opinion vets wishing to develop their diagnostic approach and management of respiratory conditions as well as those working towards the RCVS CertAVP modules B-EP.3, C-E.2 and C-E.16.