Objectives:
- Develop a logical approach to the patient with respiratory disease
- Gain confidence in basic evaluations and investigations including film reading, utility of point of care ultrasound in respiratory cases and bronchoscopy
- Practically be able to place trocar and Seldinger guided thoracic drains
- Have a good understanding of the aetiology of liver and pancreatic disease in both cats and dogs
- Understand the approach to cases through interactive case discussion
Simon Tappin MA VetMB CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS
European and RCVS recognised Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine
Hon. Assoc. Professor of Small Animal Medicine, University of Nottingham
Clinical Director, Dick White Referrals, The Six Mile Bottom Veterinary Specialist Centre,
Station Farm, London Road, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridge, CB8 0UH
Simon trained at the University of Cambridge and, after qualifying, spent 2 years in small animal practice before taking up a Residency in Small Animal Medicine and Intensive Care at the University of Bristol. He joined DWR in 2007. He holds the Royal College Certificate in Small Animal Medicine and the European Diploma in Veterinary Internal Medicine. He is an active member of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association and was editor of Companion Journal until recently. Simon particularly enjoys critical care and has been instrumental in developing the Interventional Radiology service at DWR, using minimally invasive techniques and bio-materials to treat many conditions which previously required more invasive surgery. His is currently clinical director and an active member of the Internal Medicine team. Simon has lectured widely in the UK and Europe on subjects including emergency medicine, infectious disease and interventional radiology.
DAY 1 – Respiratory Medicine
| Time | Title |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Evaluation of nasal discharge |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Approach to the coughing patient |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee break |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | Management of the dyspnoeic patient |
| 12:15 – 13:00 | Management of pleural effusion |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Practical session (chest drains and tracheostomy tubes) |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee break |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | An introduction to performing bronchoscopy |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Film reading |
DAY 2 – Liver & Pancreatic Disease
| Time | Title |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Evaluation of laboratory tests in liver disease |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Interpreting imaging & taking biopsies |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee break |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | Canine liver disease |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Feline Liver disease |
| 14:45 – 15:30 | Managing pancreatitis |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee break |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Interactive cases (using Mentimeter) |
| 17:00 – 18:30 | The feeding tube placement – practical and video demonstration |