Blood gas & electrolyte analysis - how does it help my patients

Synopsis

	4 Seperate speakers to cover topics such as stents, treatments for malignant melanoma, feline neurology and allergies in cats Friday 15.45-17.45
	Alopecia -What to do when endocrine tests are normal? Friday 11.30- 12.30 Dogs with bilateral flank alopecia often have endocrine disease, however what other differential diagnoses should we consider and how should we investigate them when endocrine function tests appear to be normal? Find out about alopecia X, follicular dystrophy, hair cycle arrest alopecia and more.
	Blood gas & electrolyte analysis - how does it help my patients Friday 10.00-11.00 The format of this session will be part theory and part ‘hands-on’. The basics of blood gas analysis will be covered to give the delegate an understanding of how blood gas analysis can be integrated into their practice. Case examples will be used to clearly demonstrate the role of blood gas analysis in clinical practice.
	Blood gas & electrolyte analysis - how does it help my patients Saturday 10.30-11.30 The format of this session will be part theory and part ‘hands-on’. The basics of blood gas analysis will be covered to give the delegate an understanding of how blood gas analysis can be integrated into their practice. Case examples will be used to clearly demonstrate the role of blood gas analysis in clinical practice.
	Interactive Case Studies in Canine Cardiology Friday 14.00-15.00 This talk will include a selection of canine case studies, chosen to illustrate the many practical aspects of cardiology decision-making encountered in general practice. These case studies will deal with topics including the management of acute and chronic congestive heart failure and cardiovascular causes for collapse in dogs with acquired cardiac disease.
	Otitis - What to use when the ear drum is ruptured Saturday 12.00-13.00 Topical medication provides a vital part of the therapy for ear disease. Where the ear drum is ruptured or cannot be visualised it is important to select the safest possible drugs for use in the middle ear. What should we flush with and what are the best antibiotics to use?
	Solving Arthritis Problems the Multimodal Way Saturday 14.00-15.00 A review of common dilemmas facing clinicians treating arthritic animals with solutions using a logical multimodal approach. Illustrated by case examples.